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AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia (AdP): the Bari–Nantes flight resumes from April, operated by Transavia
Vasile (President): "After the pandemic it was necessary to resume the air connection"
Bari will be connected to Nantes from next April 9. The flight, operated by Transavia, will expand the international network of the "‘Karol Wojtyla" and respond to an ever-growing demand to and from F... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomed Senate vote on Michael Graham’s nomination to second NTSB term
For a period of five years; he was designated by Trump earlier this year
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded yesterday’s vote by the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to advance Michael Graham’s nomination for a second, fiv... more
ConferencesItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: undersecretary Silli at the IAEA general conference
Ongoing in Vienna from 15 to 19 September
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, led the Italian delegation to the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),... more
IndustryPortugal signs an amendment to the contract for acquisition of the sixth KC-390 aircraft
And the inclusion of ten new purchase options
Embraer and the Portuguese State today signed the amendment to the current contract for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and the inclusion of ten new purchase options for potential... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: new innovative pilot plant made of solar film
The airport tests 80 lightweight modules at lofty heights
Towards the sun: around 80 solar film modules are now generating renewable energy on the 27-meter-high chimney of the combined heat and power plant (CHP) at Cologne-Bonn Airport. The total collector area... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Boeing to strengthen predictive maintenance collaboration
Agreement signed at the event in Singapore
Korean Air has entered into a strategic partnership with Boeing for enhanced collaboration in predictive maintenance. The agreement was signed at the "MRO Asia-Pacific 2025 Conference" (September 16-17)... more
AirlinesDutch government (2) hikes air ticket taxes again: Aci Europe and A4E warned it
Undermining connectivity and decarbonisation, according two organizations
European airlines (A4E) and airports (ACI EUROPE) warned that the Dutch government’s decision to further increase its already high air ticket tax will undermine connectivity, hurt passengers, and weaken i... more
AirlinesDutch Government: 2026 tax plan presented
In December it will be to the Senate; it becomes definitive after approval by both houses of Parliament
Eugène Heijnen, Minister for Tax Affairs, the Tax Administration and Customs of the Govenment of the Netherlands, presented yesterday the 2026 Tax Plan to the House of Representatives. This year’s package co... more
DefenseDSCA: sale for F-16 aircraft to Peru
For an estimated cost of $3.42 billion
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Peru of F-16 Aircraft and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport awards passenger screening contract
For another five years from next January 1st, 2026
Cologne/Bonn Airport has awarded the contract for aviation security checks to Securitas following a Europe-wide tender process. The security service provider has been responsible for screening passengers... more
AirlinesKLM will fly to 161 destinations this Winter
92 within Europe and 69 intercontinental
This Winter season, from October 26, 2025 to March 28, 2026, KLM will offer an extensive network of 161 destinations: 92 within Europe and 69 intercontinental; together, these destinations account for... more
AirportsSydney Airport releases preliminary draft masterplan 2045
It is on public exhibition until 12 December 2025 for comments - VIDEO
Sydney Airport has yesterday released its preliminary draft masterplan 2045, setting out a vision for growth that forecasts 72 million passengers a year, $70 billion in annual economic contribution and... more
Civil aviationGiorgia Meloni met Antonio Costa (European Council President)
As part of his tour of European capitals, which he began at the end of August.- VIDEO
And to prepare for the upcoming engagements at European level in October more
AerospaceTAS. NG23, the Cygnus XL resupply mission
Launched toward the International Space Station
On 14 September 2025, the first XL version of the NG-23 cargo module was launched from Launch Complex 40 at the US Space Force base in Cape Canaveral, Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This launch... more
Civil aviationSwiss innovation unites for a sustainable future
Partnership around clean and energy-saving technologies
Two pioneering Swiss entities, the Switzerland SailGP Team, led on the water by three-time Olympian Sébastien Schneiter, and H55, co- founded by aviation pioneer André Borschberg, are joining forces to... more
Civil aviationSmartflyer and H55 partner to power the SF-1 hybrid-electric aircraft
The first demonstrator set to fly in 2026
Smartflyer AG, an innovative aircraft manufacturer and H55 SA, the leading provider of certified electric propulsion systems, are proud to announce they officially signed a new partnership last Friday... more
DefenseNATO launches "Eastern Sentry" mission on the eastern flank of Europe
The military activity will begin in the coming days, especially thanks to Denmark, France, UK and Germany
Today at a press conference NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Alexus G. Grynkewich, held a joint press briefing to outline NATO's response to the violation... more
AerospaceEU: General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity held today
On the future agenda of the European Union and Europe's needs in key sectors /ATTACHMENT
Today, Friday 12 September 2025, the General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity was held at Esrin, the European Space Agency's Earth Observation Programme Centre in Italy. The event was organised... more
AirlinesAir Niugini takes delivery of its first A-220 aircraft
And it becomes the 25th global operator of this model
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A-220/300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th global operator of this model, which is now... more
AirlinesAircraft efficiency and emissions: Air India Group relies on advanced Data-Driven technology
Targeted solution to reduce consumption, and make flights smarter and data-driven
With rising fuel costs and increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, airlines around the world are seeking new tools to operate more efficiently. Air India Group is tackling the challenge by implementing... more
Civil aviationBoeing admits delays in certification of new B-777/9 aircraft
The ceo Kelly Ortberg defines the process as 'a mountain of work'
Deliveries of Boeing's new widebody aircraft, the -777/9, will be further delayed. The chief executive, Kelly Ortberg, confirmed yesterday that the aircraft's certification — part of the -777X program —... more
AerospaceAvio SpA (2): capital increase launched to support growth plan
For a maximum total amount of 400 million Euro
The board of directors of Avio SpA, meeting on 11 September, unanimously approved the company’s new business plan and resolved to submit to the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, to be convened for 23... more
Civil defenseForest fires: the worst year in the last 20 years in Europe
One million hectares up in smoke in the EU in 2025, according to Wwf
One thousand eight hundred fires. An area four times that of last year went up in smoke, the highest in the last two decades, equal to that of the Basilicata region. Among the most affected countries:... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: first half 2025 results
Consolidation of Vega C launch activities
New contract in USA confirms continued momentum on Defense market more
AirportsAirspace restrictions will also be in place in Estonia in the coming weeks
At the eastern border of the country, for airliners, sports aviation and civil drones
Following Poland and Latvia, Estonia yesterday also decided to impose restrictions on its airspace in the eastern part of the country. This measure was requested by the Estonian defense forces, Kaitsevägi,... more
AirportsToscana Aeroporti SpA: Board of Directors approves semi-annual report 2025
Trend of passenger and cargo traffic in the first half of the year
The Board of Directors of Toscana Aeroporti SpA, the company that manages the Florence and Pisa airports, met yesterday and reviewed and approved the half-year financial report as of 30 June 2025, confirming... more
AerospaceAvio's stock market plunges as it awaits a decision on its capital increase
A possible 300 million Euro increase. But Leonardo might not participate
Shares of the Italian aerospace company Avio are plummeting on the stock market. Trading began yesterday afternoon following rumors of a possible capital increase of as much as 300 million Euro. However,... more
Civil aviationLatvia closes eastern airspace.Precautionary measure amid tensions with Moscow
Along the borders with Russia and Belarus, declares Defense Minister Sprūds
In response to recent Russian air incursions into Poland and in conjunction with the Namejs exercises, Riga raises its alert level to protect its own airspace and that of NATO more
AirlinesSpohr on Lufthansa: "This is a year of transition"
High costs weigh on the Group. City Airlines and Discover are the strongest carriers
2025 and 2026 will be transitional years for the Lufthansa Group. Progress is being made on the recovery plan, and efforts are underway to contain costs. However, challenges remain. Flight delays, labor... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in August: passenger and cargo volumes on the rise
6,3 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport last month
In August 2025, some 6.3 million passengers traveled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 4.1 percent more than a year before. Summer holidays ensured consistently high demand during the month. Especially on weekends... more
Civil aviationNBAA announces promotion of Heidi Williams to VP of Association
A 25-year veteran of the aviation industry, she is a commercial pilot and flight instructor
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has named Heidi Williams vice president, air traffic services and infrastructure, expanding her role in overseeing the association’s policies and coordination wi... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces the A-350 aircraft on the route to Hangzhou
From next 26 October, a few months after the inauguration of the connection
Emirates announces the introduction of the A-350 aircraft on the daily route to Hangzhou, in Mainland China, starting on 26 October this year, just three months after the route’s inaugural flight.Adnan K... more
AirportsRussian drones in Poland: urgent Un Security Council meeting called
According to a diplomatic source, the meeting may take place on Friday, September 12th.
"At Poland's request, an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council will be convened regarding Russia's violation of Polish airspace" the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on "X."... more
Fair and shows"Roma drone conference" returns, the event on drones and air mobility
This year focus on “medical drones” for the urgent transport of medicines and biomedical products
Roma Drone Conference 2025 returns, the leading professional event in the drone and innovative air mobility sector. Now in its eleventh edition, it will take place on Thursday, November 6 at Fiera Roma... more
Airlines24 years ago the attacks by airplanes in the USA
There were four ones in which three thousand people died
Twenty-four years have passed since that Tuesday, 11 September 2001 in the USA (it was 8:45am local time, 3:00pm in Italy), events that shocked the entire world and the sectors of transport by aircraft... more
Civil aviationAircraft and traffic. Poland introduces restrictions on civilian flights until December
The measure concerns the east of the country. Drone flights prohibited.The official statement
Pansa, the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency, informs that at the request of the Armed Forces Operational Command, from 10:00pm UTC on 10 September 2025 until 11:59pm UTC on 9 December 2025, air traffic... more
AirlinesAir Canada expands its international network from its Toronto hub
New routes to Asia and Europe and the introduction of B-787/10 aircraft to support growth
Air Canada announced today a further expansion of its international network: the Toronto hub is preparing to host new routes starting in Winter 2025 and Summer 2026. The objective is to strengthen Toronto’s p... more
AirlinesAvelo orders up to 100 E-195E2 airplanes, value USD 4.4bn
Firm order for 50 units with purchase rights for 50 additional aircraft
Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 E-195E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more, supporting the airline’s strategy to the United States. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in t... more
AerospaceLife on Mars? NASA reveals revolutionary discovery by the Perseverance rover
New scenarios opened on the habitability of the Red Planet /VIDEO
A rock sample taken from the Jezero crater contains potential "biosignature", molecules that on Earth are often associated with forms of microbial life more
DefenseDrones in Poland. Rutte: "Last night's violation was not an isolated incident"
Polish Pm Tusk invokes Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty - VIDEO
"Last night demonstrated that we are capable of defending every inch of Nato territory, including its airspace" Nato secretary general Mark Rutte declared following the violation of Polish airspace by... more
AirlinesRyanair: Ray Conway to replace Mike O'Brien
As Safety Director on board from October
Brief. The Board of Ryanair Holdings plc today (Wed. 10 Sept.) announced that Capt. Ray Conway has agreed to join the Board to replace Mike O’Brien as a Non-Exec. Director with oversight of Air Safety e... more
Fair and showsDsei UK (2). Tekever presents the AR3 Evo, a modular "battle" drone aircraft.
The evolution of the vertical take-off UAS aircraft, enhanced by field experience in Ukraine
Portuguese company Tekever unveiled its latest surveillance drone model, the AR3 Evo, at Dsei UK 2025 (Defense and Security Equipment International, taking place in London from September 9 to 12). This... more
DefenseDsei UK (3). Historic agreement for the recycling of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft
The contract aims to recover and reuse leftover materials from decommissioned airplanes
A new frontier in the management of military aerospace waste materials opened today in London, on the second day of Dsei UK 2025 (the Defence Exhibition, which concludes on September 12). Babcock International,... more
Defense"Dsei UK 2025" ongoing in London (September 9-12)
1,600 exhibitors and 90 countries represented
Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) is a biennial defence and security trade exhibition which serves as a forum between governments, national armed forces, industry, and academics, held... more
AirlinesWinds of change at Malaysia Aviation Group
New routes and increased frequencies for the Group's airlines, but also vegan food on the passengers' menu
Objective: make Malaysia Airlines one of the top 10 global carriers by 2030 more
AirportsAci Europe: airports see passenger traffic rise in July year-on-year
Freight and aircraft movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its preliminary air traffic report for July 2025 with data covering over 470 European airports.Passenger traffic across the European airport network... more
DefenseVon der Leyen: "Europe is engaged in a struggle". State of the Union address
Among the topics are war, defense, and relations with the US. 6 billion Euros for the "drone wall" with Kiev- VIDEO-ATTACHMENT
"Europe is engaged in a struggle. A struggle for a whole continent living in peace, for a free and independent Europe". These were the words with which European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen... more
HelicoptersCamcopter S-100 UAS helicopter included in MDA Space solution
For Royal Canadian Navy Istrar programme
Schiebel announced today it has been selected by MDA Space Ltd., a reference provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as part of the company’s contract a... more
AirportsPoland's airports reopen after Russian drone strike in Ukraine
Unmanned aircraft violated Polish airspace. An Italian G-550 Caew aircraft was also activated
Warsaw, Modlin, and Rzeszow airports resumed operations this morning; Lublin Airport also reopened later. As "Flightradar24" reported, at least 14 incoming flights were rerouted overnight and into the... more
AirlinesITA and United: new code-share agreement takes off
Italy and the USA even more connected; flights from September 15
ITA Airways and United Airlines announce new code-share agreement to increase connectivity between Italy and the USA, enhancing travel options for passengers of both carriers. Code-share tickets are already... more