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AirlinesITA Airways: some people are leaving
Nicolò Mardegan is abandoning Communications at a awkward moment
The current Chief of Communications and Director of Institutional Affairs of the national air carrier ITA Airways, Nicolò Mardegan, will leave the company to take up a new position in the state-owned... more
AirlinesAir strike underway in Italy
24-hour mobilization
Today is the day of a 24-hour national strike in the Italian air transport sector. Down tools due to pay dispute by the employees of the airport handling services companies, the personnel of the air carriers,... more
Civil aviationPlane orders doubled
It emerges from the Boeing company's "Commercial Market outlook 2023"
Over the next 20 years, demand for new aircraft will double to 42,595 new units. It is more than expected last year (41,170 aircraft): half will replace about 21,000 current aircraft in service. The remainder... more
Airlines"Paris Air Show": AVIONEWS at Le Bourget
Report from our correspondents on the aeronautical event - PHOTO GALLERY
Doors open today at the "Paris Air Show 2023": the 54th edition of the "Paris Aerospace Show" kicks off and is held at the French capital's Le Bourget airport from 19 to 25 June 2023. The first four days... more
AerospaceLombardia Aerospace Cluster is back in Paris
It meets a delegation from Lombardy Region
The Parisian "Le Bourget Airshow 2023" is back, after the stop caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is one of the most important showcases in the world for the aerospace industry, which opens its doors... more
Civil aviation"Le Bourget 2023". Boeing brings fuel-efficient jet aircraft
The initiatives unveiled at the Paris Air show from today to next Sunday
Boeing showcases its market-leading aerospace and defense portfolio at the "2023 Paris Air Show" (June 19-25), including highly efficient commercial jets, critical defense platforms, customer-focused services... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Kiev pilots on F-16 planes
The training haven't got into the thick of things
The supplying of General Dynamics F-16 "Fighting Falcon" fighter aircraft to Kiev is becoming more pressing. The first go-ahead came at the G7 summit in Hiroshima (May 19-21) from the President of the... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: the names of Cingolani architecture
Mariani took the Tempest project, supermanaged by Carlo Gualdaroni
The Leonardo Group -which operates in the aerospace, defense and security sectors- has presented the new corporate organization chart. The management team has been reduced to 8 reports from the managing... more
AirlinesUSA: Senate will increase flights to Washington airport
Decision in contrast with provisions of the municipal administration and management of the airport
Washington's "Ronald Reagan" National Airport may need to be forced to boost its operations with extra connections. This would have been decided by the US Senate Transportation Committee, which would have... more
DefenseGermany: agreement with Israel on military helicopters
Electronic warfare systems for CH‑53 will be provided
The Israeli company Elbit Systems, specialized in defense technologies, will equip the Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion GS/GE military transport helicopters of the German Air Force with self-protection systems... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic announces start of commercial spaceflight service
“Galactic 01” planned at end of June, “Galactic 02” in August -VIDEO
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc today announced the start of commercial spaceline operations. The first commercial spaceflight, "Galactic 01", is planned to fly between June 27–June 30, 2023.Its team and v... more
AirlinesITA Airways meets the press in Washington
New direct flight from Rome and its new connections for the 2023 Summer season
Last night during a press briefing that took place in the characteristic "Mi Vida" venue in Washington DC, ITA Airways presented its new direct flight between Rome-Fiumicino and the US capital, its news... more
DefenseSyria: America sent F-22 planes
Washington's goal is to counter the actions of Russian military aircraft
The leaders of the United States Central Command (Centcom) would have transferred Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jets to the Middle East this week. The goal of the US military would be to counter... more
AirportsVlora airport: activists defend flamingos
The protest: the dock under construction would threaten the Narta lagoon
The new Albanian airport under construction near the city of Vlora worries environmentalists. At the heart of their fears is the possible alteration of the ecosystem of the Narta lagoon, near which the... more
Civil aviationIreland: legal battle over SaR services
Appeal to the judges by a company that has lost the contract
The American company CHC Helicopter, a global provider of helicopter services (medical transport, off-shore, firefighting) has launched a court case against the Irish government due to the loss of the... more
Finance and economyIndia looks to US armed drones
Theme at the center of the Biden-Modi meeting which will take place in the USA
The New Delhi government is apparently considering the purchase of dozens of US-made armed drones. These are probably MQ-9B "SeaGuardian" made by the General Atomics company. For now, these are rumors,... more
AirlinesAir India suspends some pilots
Accused of violating rules inside the cockpit
Air India has suspended two of its pilots for a safety violation while in the cockpit. The episodes, which date back to a few months ago, concern the invitation of an unauthorized person inside the cockpit... more
DefenseNATO summit with defense companies
Scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 14 June, in Brussels
Tomorrow, Wednesday 14 June, a summit within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) between the secretary general Jens Stoltenberg and 25 companies operating in the defense and security sector,... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport at pre-pandemic levels
It operates 248 daily flights connecting the UK to 31 US destinations
The operator of the British London-Heathrow airport has communicated that the volume of passenger traffic in the month of May has returned to a level almost corresponding to what was recorded in the period... more
DefenseJoint British-Portuguese air exercise
"Montijo Merlin" mission to enhance capabilities deployed over continental airspace
The British and Portuguese air forces conducted a joint exercise at Montijo Air Base, located near Lisbon, Portugal. Called "Montijo Merlin", the training was intended to provide and enhance the chemistry... more
AirlinesITA Airways: airspace cabin debuts
Comfort and technology to offer customers a unique flight experience
With the new A-330neo, the national air carrier ITA Airways, which entered service on 2 June completing its first commercial flight on the Rome-Washington route, the Airspace cabin, which guarantees maximum... more
AirlinesUSA: passenger protection law under consideration
To protect the rights of travellers who are victims of delays and cancellations
The Transportation Committee of the United States House of Representatives introduced a broad bill on the aviation sector on Friday. It includes increased hiring of air traffic controllers, better protection... more
DefenseNATO exercise kicks off today
"Air Defender 23" involves 250 aircraft and 10,000 soldiers from 25 countries
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) kick off today the joint exercise "Air Defender 23", which take place from 12 to 23 June 2023. It is the largest operation to deploy air forces in Europe in... more
Civil aviationFAA has new interim administrator
Polly Trottenberg replaces Billy Nolen, but there is no official candidate
The United States Department of Transportation announced yesterday that Polly Trottenberg, an official of the same department, will assume the position of interim head of the Federal Aviation Administration... more
AirlinesSpiceJet bets on Boeing
Leased B-737 Max aircraft to meet high travel demand
The management of Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will add 10 B-737 Max aircraft to its fleet. It is a decision that aims to satisfy the growing demand for travel by passengers and at the same time to... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa towards official status
Final signatures are needed before notifying the operation in Brussels
The marriage between the German Lufthansa Group and the air carrier ITA Airways is in the final stages. The agreement, strongly desired by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) was positively received... more
AirlinesSAF production set for continued growth
But needs policy support to diversify sources of production
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million tonnes) by 2028.... more
Civil aviationMidnight eVtol at the "Paris Air Show"
Archer-Stellantis aircraft on display from 19 to 25 June 2023
The Midnight vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, developed and built by the US company Archer Aviation in collaboration with the Stellantis automotive... more
Civil aviationCanada: firefighting aircraft in action
Eaten up tens of thousands of hectares; smoke and ash also in the USA
There are dozens and dozens of firefighting planes and helicopters in action in Canada, where the flames are devouring about 3.8 million hectares of land and forests throughout the country, especially... more
AirlinesEmirates to host 80th IATA AGM in Dubai
It will take place in early June 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Emirates will host the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 2-4 June... more