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AccidentsMyanmar: military helicopter crashes, four victims
Aircraft reportedly shot down by "Karen" rebel militias
An AS-365/N2 "Dauphin II" military helicopter (registration 690) of the Myanmar Air Force crashed to the ground in the past few hours. There were six people on board the aircraft, including a well-known... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines: 12 new aircraft arriving
The first A-330neo is expected to be delivered in the 3Q of this year
The Asian Malaysia Airlines will see the entry into its fleet of 12 new aircraft in 2024, including the first A-330neo, which is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of this year. A total of four... more
Civil aviationAirbus partners with Tata Group
To set up India’s first helicopter FAL in the private sector
In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in the country. The FAL will pro... more
Civil aviationCanada: bodies of crashed helicopter recovered
Aircraft with skiers on board had crashed in the mountains
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police managed to recover only in the last few hours the three bodies of the occupants who were on board an AgustaWestland AW-119 Mk-II "Koala" helicopter (registration C-GSLY)... more
AirlinesUSA: B-737 Max 9 aircraft ready to return to flight
The last word belongs to the American FAA
The management of the American Boeing Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors, has apologized for the problems highlighted by the in-flight explosion of a plug door on board a B-737 MAX... more
Civil aviationBrazil: plane crashes, seven victims
The aircraft apparently broke into three sections while in flight
Dramatic fatal plane crash in Brazil. A private Piper PA-46/350P "Malibu Mirage" aircraft (registration PS-MTG) with seven people on board crashed on Sunday 28 January near the town of Itapeva, in the... more
AirlinesUSA: airlines ask Boeing for answers
Severe blow to profits resulting from stoppage of B-737 Max 9 deliveries
Management at several US airlines has expressed frustration over problems with the quality of Boeing's safety assessments of the aircraft it produces. This had a negative impact on airline costs, due to... more
AirlinesUSA: positive turnover for American Airlines
Estimated increase in operational capacity of +5% in 2024
The US carrier American Airlines has recently communicated its financial and operational data for 2023. The airline had a record turnover of 53 billion dollars, recording an increase in annual net profit... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian receives E-195 aircraft
First tranche of deliveries which includes the purchase of eight regional airplanes
Royal Jordanian Airlines took delivery of its first two new generation E-195 aircraft (E2 version) yesterday. This is the first tranche of deliveries, defined by a leasing agreement signed in May 2023... more
Civil aviationIndia-France agreement for production in New Delhi
Up to 800 helicopters and at least 40 military transport planes
India and France would have signed a collaboration agreement for the production of helicopters and planes of the European Airbus Group in the factories of the Asian country. The official announcement is... more
AirlinesUSA: MAX 9 planes will soon return to service
Whitaker (FAA): "We will not accept any requests for production expansion"
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) declared in recent hours that the B-737 MAX 9 aircraft will return to flight after the end of inspections on the 171 grounded examples. The stop to service came... more
Civil aviationAirbus opens in China first service centre dedicated to the entire lifecycle of an aircraft
The facility is certified by both the European EASA and the Chinese CAAC
The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) has started its operations in Chengdu (China), offering solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of an aircraft. This centre is the first of its kind to cover,... more
AirlinesAir Europa privatization: Brussels takes time
European Competition Commission will have to decide by 7 June 2024
The European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, has announced that it will take more time to thoroughly evaluate the privatization of the Spanish airline Air Europa. Under the lens of the... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: transatlantic flights in Brussels' sights
The sacrifices required worry the two airlines for three reasons
Short-haul flight in Europe and profitable intercontinental flights to North America. These are the two issues to be resolved before the European Competition Commission gives the green light to the agreement... more
Airlines"SAF projects never financed by Brussels"
The complaint from the organization Transport and Environment
The production of synthetic fuel Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has not yet received any investment from Brussels, although the European Union has set multi-year targets in 2023 to progressively increase... more
Civil aviationCanada bets on Saf fuels
State Bank finances production with 8.4 million dollars by 2027
The State Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) recently provided an 8.4 million dollar loan to support the Azure company in its plans for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2027. This is... more
Civil aviationEU Commission launches innovation package for artificial intelligence
To support start-ups and SMEs in the AI sector
The European Commission has launched today a package of measures to support European startups and SMEs in the development of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) that respects EU values and rules.... more
AirlinesBoeing bulletin on B-737 MAX 9 aircraft inspections
Whitaker (FAA): "Robust quality control system needed to evaluate component assembly"
The US Boeing Group issued a bulletin addressed to supplier companies In recent days, in which it recommended the practices to be adopted to ensure that the bolts of the aircraft's plug doors were adequately... more
AirportsFour-hour strike in some Italian airports
Mobilization 1pm-5pm today Wednesday 24 January 2024
Starting today, Wednesday 24 January 2024, a four-hour strike by the air traffic controllers of the Italian Society for Flight Assistance (Enav), who will cross their arms from 1:00 pm to 5.00 pm. The... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (2): decision by 6 June
Remedies are needed on short-haul Italy-Central Europe routes and on some intercontinental flights
By 6 June 2024 the European Competition Commission should take a final decision on the agreement between the Lufthansa aviation Group and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) for the privatization... more
AirlinesEuropean Commission opens in-depth investigation into acquisition of stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa
It has preliminary concerns that the transaction may reduce competition in the market
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways (‘ITA') by Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa”') and t... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: no B-737 MAX 10 aircraft in fleet
According to management, deliveries of this airplane are expected to be five years late
The CEO of the US carrier United Airlines, Scott Kirby, stated in recent days that the company is building a fleet plan that will not include B-737 MAX 10 aircraft. This is an announcement that specifies... more
Civil aviationRed Sea: air strikes against Houthi bases
London is participating with four Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft
Joint airstrikes carried out by the UK and US militaries in Middle Eastern waters continued tonight. As always, military positions and missile launch systems used by the Houthi rebels in Yemen to hit commercial... more
AirportsUK to extend liquid restrictions
Derogation for some airports to install 3D scanners after June 1, 2024
The UK will almost certainly extend the current restrictions on the maximum volume of liquids that passengers can carry in their suitcases, ensuring they will not have problems while passing through airport... more
AirportsLondon loosens controls on flights to Ukraine
Measure concerns passengers flying for urgent work commitments and family reasons
The United Kingdom today announced the partial easing of security requirements for travelers to or from airports located in the western regions of Ukraine (Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Chernivtsi).... more
AirlinesB-737/900 airplane: FAA recommends inspections
Safety notice issued to airlines: "Evaluate securing the doors"
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday forwarded a recommendation to airlines that have B-737/900ER aircraft in their fleet to inspect the plug doors. The goal is to ensure that these components... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: first yes from airlines
O'Leary (Ryanair): "Marriage impossible without giving up airport slots to other carriers"
While waiting for the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, to give the definitive green light to the marriage between the German aviation group Lufthansa and the flag carrier ITA... more
AirlinesAirline ticket prices, the algorithm reigns
Carriers bet on artificial intelligence to increase revenues
Airlines around the world are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to rule price tickets. The goal is to maximize revenues. It is a system that determines the "correct rates" in real time:... more
AirlinesAkasa Air orders 150 more B-737 MAX jet aircraft
It was revealed at the "Wings India 2024 airshow" (18-21) -DATA SHEET
Boeing and Akasa Air announced yesterday the Indian carrier has placed a follow-on 737 MAX order, confirming 150 more fuel-efficient jets in its order book. The purchase of 737/10 airplanes and additional... more
AirlinesUSA: emergency landing for B-747 plane
The cause would be an engine malfunction shortly after take-off
The pilot of a B-747/800 cargo plane operated by the Atlas Air company was forced to make an emergency landing at Miami-Dade International Airport, the stopover from which he had departed. What convinced... more
Civil aviationAir taxis: Italian ENAC defines draft regulation
Consultation with operators will close by February 5th
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (Enac) is defining the draft regulation on air taxis. The document specifies the requirements for aircraft Vca (Vertical Take-off and Landing Capable Aircraft) as well... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: wedding in May 2024
Brussels judges the transfers of airport slots to Linate to be "insufficient"
The European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, is concerned about the multiple routes on which the two wedding-ready airlines ITA Airways and Lufthansa already operate "in situations of... more
Civil aviationUSA: further checks on B-737 MAX 9 aircraft
Second round of FAA inspections on aircraft for which technicians have expressed doubts
The American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in the last few hours the completion of the second round of inspections on 40 B-737 MAX 9 aircraft. This is a first step towards the recommissioning... more
AirlinesBritish Airways speaks Chinese
It will hire an additional 50 Mandarin-speaking crewmembers
British Airways will double the number of Mandarin-speaking cabin crew on routes to China. The airline's management announced this today. This is a move that falls within the framework of initiatives through... more
AirlinesVienna Airport expands terminal
Work began in February and completion is expected by 2027
Vienna-Schwechat Airport is preparing to start expansion work on Terminal 3. The construction site will open on February 14 and the work is expected to be completed by 2027. The new building will house... more
Civil aviationFirefighting plane crashes on cars in Chile
Pilot killed while fighting a fire on Ruta 5 - VIDEO
A Trush S-2R/T660 firefighting plane (registration EC-NPL) crashed in recent hours in Chile on the Ruta 5 highway, near Panguilemo airport. The Corporación Nacional Forestal (Conaf) reported that the... more
AirlinesRed Sea: planes to avoid attacked ships
Freighter aircraft in support during maritime cargo transport crisis
Companies, producers and industries that usually entrust the transport of their products to ships that sail the Red Sea are now focusing on cargo planes. This is a strategy that will materialize in the... more
AirlinesUSA: stop JetBlue-Spirit wedding
"Consumers who rely on Spirit's low-cost model would be harmed"
US federal judge William Young of the Boston court recently blocked the merger between the American airline JetBlue Airways and the ultra-low cost company Spirit. The agreement for the acquisition of the... more
AirlinesA woman at the helm of Japan Airlines
Mitsuko Tottori, a former hostess becomes the first pink president
Japan Airlines in the last few hours has appointed Mitsuko Tottori, current senior Managing Executive Officer, as the new president of the carrier. This is the first time that a woman holds this position... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: "Insufficient remedies"
Rumors from Brussels on the evaluation of the privatization of the Italian company
The European Competition Commission would have branded as "insufficient" the transfers advanced by the Lufthansa aviation group to obtain the green light from Brussels for the Germans' entry into the capital... more
AirlinesBoom in airline orders in 2023
Which and how many aircraft bought by airlines in the world
The 2023 was a record year for the number of new aircraft ordered. In the previous 12 months the global air transport sector has in fact reached an operational capacity almost similar to that of 2019.... more
AirlinesUSA: FAA starts hiring workers with disabilities
Harsh criticism from the American media: "Also include those with intellectual and psychiatric pathologies"
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hires workers with mental and psychological disabilities: this is an initiative that falls within the framework of a campaign in favor of the inclusion of diversity.... more
Civil aviationBoeing contracts inspections on B-737 Max airplanes
Group will allow client companies to view aircraft factories
The American Boeing Group has sent a team of inspectors to the American company Spirit AeroSystems, which creates and installs plug doors on the fuselages of 737 Max planes, like the one that exploded... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters to expand Unmanned Aerial System portfolio
With acquisition of Aerovel
Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), Flexrotor, as part of a strategy to strengthen its portfolio of tactical... more
Civil aviationThe 1600th Ipanema agricultural airplane delivered
65 new aircraft in 2023 with +18% compared to 2022, to maintain this growth rate in 2024
Embraer's Agricultural Aviation Division delivered 65 Ipanema airplanes in 2023, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. As a result, in December, the company reached the milestone of 1,600 units... more
AirlinesIceland volcano eruption: flights are regular
The situation "remains dangerous", but the lava flow has begun to slow down
The volcano eruption in Iceland is not causing disruption to air connections at Keflavik airport. According to what we understand, the airport is operating normally and there have been no cancelled or... more
AirlinesBlackRock buys Gatwick airport
12.5 billion dollars deal to acquire stakes in major British airports
The investment fund BlackRock has signed a deal worth 12.5 billion dollars to acquire significant stakes in some of the most important airports in the United Kingdom. If we also consider the purchase of... more
Civil aviationHyundai S-A2 air taxi presented
South Korea's EVtol is expected to be commercialized in 2028
The South Korean Hyundai Group has presented the prototype of its new air taxi model. This is an Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVtol) aircraft called S-A2 "Supernal". The concept of the vehicle... more
Civil aviationX-59 supersonic aircraft unveiled
It should take off for the first time during 2024 - VIDEO
The X-59 supersonic aircraft is expected to take off for the first time in 2024. The plane is developed in the United States by the American company Lockheed Martin, specialized in the defense and aerospace... more
AirlinesB-737 plane: emergency landing in Japan
Aviation expert denounced poor FAA supervision: "Next accident imminent"
The safety issue of the B-737 aircraft remains at the center of global attention. Today in Japan the commander of an aircraft produced by the American manufacturer had to reverse course and return to the... more