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Finance and economyEmirates orders 200 drone helicopters
It is the largest order in the country's history for the purchase of VTOL
The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates has placed the largest order in its history for the purchase of drone-helicopters: these are 200 VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, of the... 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
AccidentsIl-76 military plane (2) shot down in Russia
There would have been 65 Ukrainian military prisoners on board the aircraft - VIDEO
Hypotheses are multiplying as to the causes that led to the crash of the Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane of the Moscow Armed Forces in the Russian region of Belgorod. After taking refuge behind... 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
AccidentsIl-76 plane crashes near Yablonovo, in Russia
The Russian Armed Forces aircraft had 74 people on board
An Ilyushin IL-76 transport plane operated by the Russian Armed Forces crashed today, on Wednesday, January 24, near Yablonovo, in the Belgorod region of Russia, according to the Ministry of National Defense... 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
DefenseGermany sends military helicopters to Kiev
Aircraft from German inventory, due for delivery mid-2024
Germany will send six Sikorsky SH-3 "Sea King" amphibious military helicopters to Ukraine. These are aircraft coming from the German military inventory and which will be delivered starting from the second... 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
DefenseLithuania wants to buy Leopard tanks
The aim is to strengthen presence on the eastern border with Russia
The government of Lithuania has announced the start of negotiations for the purchase of Leopard 2 tanks produced by the German industry by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (French-German defense group KNDS). The... 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
HelicoptersCanada: helicopter crashes with Italians on board
AW-119 MkII Koala was carrying out heli-skiing activities
An AW-119 MkII Koala helicopter crashed yesterday afternoon (local time) in Skeena Mountains, North of Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. The aircraft belonged to the operator Skyline Helicopters Ltd opf... more
DefenseNATO purchases 220,000 artillery shells
Deal value around 1.2 billion dollars
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has signed a contract for the purchase of approximately 220,000 155 mm artillery shells. The value of the deal is around 1.2 billion dollars. The sale is part... more
DefenseAustralia: controversy over military helicopters divestiture
"MRH-90 definitely safer and more efficient than the Soviet MiGs used by the Ukrainians"
There is controversy against the Australian Government's decision not to transfer to any operator its MRH-90 "Taipan" military helicopters, which were definitively withdrawn in September 2023. Ukraine... 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
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
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
AerospaceAxiom 3 space mission ongoing
Docking to the ISS scheduled for Saturday 20 January - VIDEO
The Axiom (Ax-3) space mission has begun. After a day of waiting, for the 24-hour postponement, the Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon spacecraft from the Space in the United States. The docking of the... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 1487 planes and helicopters destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. About 374,520 Moscow soldiers... 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
AerospaceThe Axiom Space mission launches today
Scheduled last night has been postponed to Thursday 18 January
The launch has been rescheduled for 11:49pm on Thursday 18 January private space mission Axiom (Ax-3). After a day of waiting in view of the departure, initially scheduled for yesterday, the initiative... 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
DefenseNetherlands receives two military helicopters
Apache AH-64E updated to version 6 intended for the Air Force
The Netherlands has received two new AH-64E Apache military attack helicopters upgraded to version 6 from the American manufacturer Boeing. The aircraft were delivered in the past few hours to the Royal... 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
DefenseEgypt-Italy bilateral defense ongoing
Present Luciano Portolano, Secretary General of Defense and his counterpart
Breaking news. The 5th special Italy-Egypt Bilateral Cooperation Meeting to strengthen relations between the two countries is currently underway in Cairo, Egypt. The face-to-face meeting between the delegations... 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
DefenseUkrainian war: over 17,500 drones destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today: 372,090 Moscow soldiers would... 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
Civil aviationAirbus reports strong 2023 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries
In complex operating environment
Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered... more
AccidentsB-737 Max 9 aircraft (2): politics demands explanations
Cantwell: Alaska Airlines crash 'calls into question Boeing's quality control'
The President of the Commerce Committee in the US Senate, Maria Cantwell, has asked the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for clear answers regarding the effectiveness of its supervision of the... more
AccidentsB-737 Max 9 aircraft: FAA launches investigation
Objective: review Boeing inspection and maintenance standards
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an official investigation into the air safety of the B-737 MAX 9 aircraft. This is a move that comes following the plane crash involving an aircraft... more
AerospaceRosario Esposito joins Avio as Chief Operating Officer
Starting from January 2024; supported by Savio Mazzarella
In the coming years Avio will face an unprecedented opportunity to increase production volumes across a wide array of programs including increased Vega C flight rate, rapid Ariane 6 propulsion systems... more
AirlinesTurkka Kuusisto appointed CEO of Finnair
His role will start in July
Finnair has appointed Turkka Kuusisto as CEO of Finnair and he will start in this role on 11 July 2024 at the latest. He joins Finnair from Posti Group Corporation, where he has served as the CEO since... more