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AirlinesQatar Airways signs agreement with Thales
To equip A-321NX aircraft fleet with FlytEDGE IFE system
Qatar Airways and Thales have signed an agreement to equip its new A-321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, industry’s Crystal Cabin Inflight Entertainment (IFE) system. The carrier, is the first one to announce t... more
AirlinesIberia restores Madrid-Tokyo flight link
Interrupted in 2020, it will be operated on A-350 plane and in the 1st year will generate € 100 million to the GDP of the two countries
Iberia reinstated yesterday the direct flight between Madrid-Barajas and Tokyo-Narita, marking the resumption of a route interrupted in 2020 following the global health emergency linked to the pandemic.... more
AirlinesQantas bids farewell to Boeing 717 airplane: Sydney-Canberra flight to be finalised on Saturday
After 15,000 connections and 17,000 flight hours, it gives way to the Airbus A-220s
The announcement is dry and concise, which appeared yesterday morning on the social media, Qantas account: "Goodbye to the Boeing 717. Yesterday was the last commercial connection for the 717 operated... more
AirlinesAeroitalia reports traffic growth of 110% in the 3Q
And it announces 12 new routes for Winter season
Aeroitalia, the fastest growing Italian airline, reports that it transported 800,000 passengers in the third quarter of 2024, recording an increase in its passenger traffic of 110% compared to the previous... more
Airlines2024: a Summer of challenges for European carriers
Due to high costs and complex operations, impact on companies of €3.5 billion
During 2024, the air transport sector in Europe faced unprecedented challenges, exacerbated by a strong growth in air traffic and a travel demand at its highest level since the pandemic. According to a... more
AirlinesAir Ambulances in Australia: Helicorp buys Pel-Air, from Rex Group
Transaction worth over $47 million, pending approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board
Rex Group has announced to investors that it has entered into an agreement to sell its air ambulance business, Pel-Air, to Helicorp Pty Ltd. The agreed transaction amount is approximately $47.1 million... more
Civil aviationMeloni-Metsola meeting in Palazzo Chigi
The EP President today at the Chamber for event and to the Pope - VIDEO
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met yesterday with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, at Palazzo Chigi.Their discussion focused on the main issues on... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers. End of an era: the last flight of Czech Airlines
Farewell to the sky of one of the most historic ones
October 26 will mark the end of the epic of Czech Airlines (Čsa), which will make its last flight from Paris to Prague, closing an important chapter in the history of aviation that lasted over a century.... more
AirportsEmergency evacuation at Sarajevo airport due to bomb scare
Security measures strengthened; flights suspended and investigation underway
Sarajevo International Airport was immediately evacuated today following a bomb scare. Its authorities received a threat that led to the temporary suspension of all incoming and outgoing flights; some... more
Civil aviationBoeing: employees reject contract proposal
The strike continues. Another point of contention, the reintroduction of a pension plan
There was another significant setback in the Boeing labor dispute yesterday, when as expected workers cast their vote (see AVIONEWS), declaring themselves against accepting the new contract proposed by... more
Civil aviationBoeing reports third quarter results
Total company backlog of $511 billion, including over 5,400 commercial airplanes
The Boeing Company recorded third quarter revenue of $17.8 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($9.97) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($10.44) primarily reflecting impacts of the IAM work stoppage and... more
AirportsBomb alarm: Birmingham Airport closed and evacuated
Precautionary reasons after suspicious vehicle found. Flights suspended
Operations at Birmingham Airport have been temporarily halted following reports of a potentially dangerous vehicle. The decision was taken as a safety measure to protect passengers and staff. Local authorities... more
AirportsAirports and the future: a digital tower also in Brussels-Charleoi
It will allow the airport to be managed remotely from a digital air traffic control centre in Namur -GALLERY
Part of a modernization program: as in Liège, in operation by 2026 more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport to 243 destinations in 93 Countries
New Winter flight schedule takes effect next Sunday
Frankfurt Airport’s new Winter flight schedule takes effect on October 27, 2024. This season, 79 airlines will be offering passenger flights to 243 destinations in 93 countries around the globe. With o... more
AirlinesEmirates orders 5 additional B-777F airplanes
The carrier brings freighter fleet to 21 units by end 2026
The order aims to "reflect Dubai’s growing prominence as a preferred and trusted global logistics hub", said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament approves more efficient and greener EU airspace
With more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality
On Tuesday, MEPs paved the way for improved management of European airspace, enabling more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality.The reform of "Single European Sky" rules,... more
Civil aviationCessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype aircraft takes flight
It's expected to enter into service in 2026 - VIDEO
Textron Aviation announced yesterday that its Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype aircraft took to the skies for the first time in early October. The announcement of this milestone flight follows the company’s u... more
AirlinesThe new airport in Nuuk, Greenland, will be inaugurated soon
From the end of 2026, the expansion of Ilulissat and the transformation of the heliport in Qaqortoq will follow
With the development of the existing small airport, Greenland will open a new international airport in its capital, Nuuk, scheduled to open on November 28. This is the first of three new transformation... more
Civil aviationRussian Federal Air Transport Agency lifts restrictions at Nizhny Novgorod airport
They were imposed to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsiya, announced that the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has lifted temporary restrictions on landings and takeoffs at Nizhny Novgorod Airport, also... more
Civil aviationChina: Air White Whale celebrates its first W5000, Unmanned Cargo Plane
The prototype will be exhibited at the "Zhuhai Airshow" in China next November - GALLERY
Chinese startup Air White Whale completed production of its first W5000 unmanned cargo aircraft at its Changzhou factory on October 18, a company statement said. The Civil Aviation Administration of China... more
Civil aviationEMB: 20 years since the first ethanol-powered "Ipanema" aircraft was certified
It has avoided more than 28 million tons of CO2 emissions
Embraer is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the certification of the "Ipanema" EMB-202A ethanol-powered agricultural aircraft, the first and only series-produced aircraft in the world to fly with a... more
AirportsBrazil, Porto Alegre–Salgado Filho International Airport reopened today
The country's eighth largest airport, closed over 5 months ago due to flood damage
Porto Alegre–Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) reopens its doors today, October 21, 2024, after being closed for more than five months due to significant flood damage. Brazilian authorities expect t... more
AirlinesWizz Air trials Saf fuels on A-321neo aircraft
In collaboration with Airbus, a step forward towards sustainability in the aviation sector
Wizz Air has announced the launch of a pilot project in collaboration with Airbus for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This initiative positions the airline one step closer to complying with... more
AirlinesBerlin: aircraft and transport taxes discussed
Bischof (president of BDL and CEO of Eurowings) calls for its abolition, as in Sweden
The President of the German Aviation Association (BdL) and CEO of Eurowings, Jens Bischof, has expressed the need to eliminate the air transport tax to keep air travel affordable. In a statement reported... more
Civil aviationBoeing close to resolving labor dispute
Deal could end strike holding industry back
Boeing, the US aerospace giant, is close to resolving a labor dispute that has significantly impacted its production. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents... more
AirportsAci Europe: new study shows airports & air connectivity power 5% of European GDP
On the occasion of its "Airport Economics Symposium" took place yesterday in Brussels
On the occasion of its "Airport Economics Symposium" took place yesterday in Brussels and featuring addresses from Enrico Letta, President of the Jacques Delors Institute and former Prime Minister of Italy,... more
Civil aviationNo aid from Berlin to Lilium, manufacturer of eVtol aircraft
Goodbye (perhaps) to the hope of a 50 million financial injection for the company already in crisis
The German Government has not granted the financial support requested (and strongly hoped for) by Lilium, a Bavarian company that builds eVtol (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for air... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces upgraded B-777 aircraft on routes to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
The airplanes are undergoing restyling work starting from July
Emirates today announced the debut of its upgraded B-777 aircraft on routes to Kuwait and Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This upgrade is part of a broader plan that will see a growing number of refurbished aircraft... more
AirportsSignificant growth in US biofuel production in 2023
Focus on renewable diesel and the impact of regulations
The United States is expected to grow its biofuel production by 7% in 2023, reaching a total annual capacity of 24 billion gallons by the start of 2024. According to the Energy Information Administration... more
AirportsBiden in Germany to strengthen alliances, discuss global conflicts
A simple coincidence the visit coincides with the presentation of the Zelensky Plan to the European Council?
US President Joe Biden has landed in Germany for an official visit. The presidential plane, Air Force One, landed in Berlin on Wednesday evening from Washington. During his stay, the US president will... more
AirlinesAirlines and credit cards: El Al gets its hands on Isracard?
Tel Aviv company bids for control of credit card company
El Al Israel Airlines (an Israeli airline led by CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia), has made Isracard Chairman Tamar Yassur and CEO Ran Oz a takeover offer through a private share allocation of 45% of shares... more
AirlinesDelta unveils new cabin interiors across its fleet
The debut is planned on a narrowbody B-757 in the fall and then on an A-350 in 2025
New cabin interiors are on the horizon for Delta. The new design, which will debut this fall in anticipation of the airline’s centennial, will bring significant improvements to the airline’s aircraft int... more
AirlinesSicily-USA air links: a transatlantic bridge
New horizons for flights from the island
The expansion of direct air connections between Sicily and the United States marks a new era in air mobility between the two territories. Starting next Summer, 13 direct weekly flights to New York from... more
AirlinesSelf-driving planes: MoU between Wisk Aero and Airservices Australia
Memorandum lays foundation for integrating eVtol air taxis and Aam technologies into national airspace - VIDEO
Wisk Aero, a company that operates in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector and produces electric air taxis, has announced in these hours the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airservices... more
Civil aviationTecnam appoints new manager for Europe sales
Pasquale De Rosa over 15 years of experience in this sector
Tecnam announces the appointment of Pasquale De Rosa as Sales Manager for Europe. He brings with him over 15 years of extensive sales experience in a variety of industries.Prior to joining Tecnam, he held... more
AirlinesAirplanes and civil rights: US Dot fines Lufthansa $4 Million
128 Jewish passengers denied boarding: highest fine ever imposeed by Department for Discrimination
The fine "sends a clear message to the industry: we stand ready to investigate and take action whenever passengers' civil rights are violated", said US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg more
Civil aviationAirbus-Toshiba: partnership for decarbonisation of the aeronautical industry
Studies to co-develop a motor for hydrogen aircraft that use superconductivity
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba), Toshiba Group’s energy arm, will cooperate and mutualise experience on superconducting t... more
Civil aviationEmbraer at the "Japan International Aerospace Exhibition" (October 16-19)
The company showcases portfolio of aircraft solutions
Embraer showcases its aircraft and solutions at the "Japan Aerospace Exhibition" from October 16 to 19, 2024. The company features its E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, the multi-mission C-390 Millennium... more
Civil aviationS-100 Uas impresses with its multimission capabilities at "Repmus 2024"
The exercise for three weeks hosted by the Portuguese Navy
Schiebel participated in the large-scale NATO supported exercise "REPMUS 2024" (Robotic Experimentation and Prototypingusing Maritime Uncrewed Systems) hosted by the Portuguese Navy. For the third year... more
AirportsEmbraer to invest in new MRO facilities in Fort Worth
With the opening of a service center at the Perot Field Alliance Airport
Embraer announced the expansion and investment in the United States of its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services network to support the growing fleet of E-Jets with the opening of a new Embraer... more
AirlinesWizz Air suspends flights to/from Tel Aviv
Temporary precautionary measure until 14 January 2025 inclusive. Refunds
"Due to the ongoing delicate situation in the region, Wizz Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv until 14 January 2025 inclusive", a short statement reports by the airline, which "regrets... more
AirlinesFraport: traffic figures in September; growth for passengers and cargo
Frankfurt Airport welcomes 5,8 million ones last moth
Frankfurt Airport served some 5.8 million passengers in September 2024, a 1.2 percent increase on the same month in 2023. Domestic traffic grew by 1.3% and European traffic by 2.6%. In contrast, intercontinental... more
AirlinesAircraft & airlines: Emirates invests $ 48M in pilot and crew training
"Work in progress" ahead of the expected Airbus A-350s -GALLERY
In preparation for the introduction of its highly anticipated Airbus A-350 aircraft, Emirates has invested approximately $48 million in a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art equipment and systems to... more
AirlinesMalaria in Europe: risks from airborne Mosquitoes
The Plasmodium parasite can travel in suitcases, packages or on airplanes. The alarm given by Ecd
An alarm has been raised by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), regarding the introduction and spread of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium, in Europe through mosquitoes accidentally... more
AirlinesArmando Varricchio new president of ITA Airways
He will lead the Italian carrier into the Lufthansa era
Armando Varricchio, currently the Italian ambassador in Berlin, has been appointed to take over the role of president of the airline ITA Airways, marking a significant passing of the baton from Antonino... more
AirportsTwo more airports have achieved Level 5 of ACA programme
Total number worldwide to 18
Stockholm-Arlanda and Ronneby airports achieve net zero carbon balance for emissions under their control Two more airports operated by Swedavia have just achieved Level 5 of Airport Carbon Accreditation... more
Civil aviationEmbraer’s E-Freighter aircraft is certified by the US FAA
Its debut flight in April and its first public appearance in July
The E-Freighter, Embraer’s E-190F has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by US Cargo Sys... more
AirlinesAirplanes & Airlines. ITA Airways-Lufthansa partnership: starting in January
The Italian-German alliance takes shape
The partnership between ITA Airways and Lufthansa is set to take flight in January, following a plan detailed by the German giant and accepted by its Italian counterpart. A recent development in the story... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines faces profit reduction in 3Q2024
IT failure impacts airline's financial results
Delta Airlines reported a 26% year-over-year decline in profits in the third quarter of 2024, with net income falling to $971 million from $1.31 billion. The decline was driven by a significant computer... more
AirlinesRyanair cuts German operations over high taxes
Impact of tax policies on the aircraft and transport sector
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced a significant reduction in its German operations for the Summer of 2025. Motivated by the German Government's failure to reduce air traffic control and security-related... more