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Civil aviationAustralia uses helicopters to shoot down horses
Wildlife control program in Kosciuszko National Park
Authorities in the New South Wales region of Australia have authorized the use of helicopters to kill wild horses. The goal is to eliminate approximately 14,000 animals in four years. This is what the... more
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DefenseUS ground Osprey tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter)
The official announcement from Washington arrived in the last few hours
The US military command has grounded the Bell Boeing V-22 "Osprey" tiltrotors (airplane-helicopters). A decision taken for safety reasons, following the recent fatal plane crash involving a US Marine military... more
![Airbus Helicopters H225M military helicopter of the Hungarian Air Force](https://avionews.it/resources/small/539e779a420517ba2cac9ad1c84ad688.webp.webp)
DefenseIndonesia strengthens helicopter fleet
Jakarta aim is to modernize that of the armed forces
The government of Indonesia receives in an official ceremony eight H-225M heavy transport military helicopters made by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. The public celebration was held at the... more
![Completion of the first flight for a AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter, powered by PT6C-67C engines, using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) occurred at Leonardo’s facility in Cascina Costa di Samarate (Italy) on 21 November 2023, for 75-minutes](https://avionews.it/resources/small/5693743b2b8055012e88d32d4ea09d02.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationFirst 100% SAF flight for AW-139 helicopter
For 75 minute and after a detailed ground test
Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney Canada today announced the successful completion of the first flight for a AW139 intermediate twin helicopter, powered by PT6C-67C engines, using 100% Sustainable Aviation... more
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DefenseTaiwan: China monitors American planes
Beijing accuses: "P-8A Poseidon aircraft too close to our airspace"
Tensions in the Far East between the United States and China. The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army accused the US Navy of flying a Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft... more
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AirlinesUSA: judges ruled pilot maternity protection
Frontier Airlines forced to update company employment policies
Five pilots of the US carrier Frontier Airlines have reached an agreement regarding the treatment and needs of workers during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The settlement, mediated by the Equal Employment... more
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DefenseGcap aircraft: international coordination is born
Intergovernmental body will supervise operation of three companies
A joint organization and industrial group between Japan, Great Britain and Italy will be established next week to better coordinate the development program of the sixth generation military aircraft Gcap... more
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DefenseUS-Sweden defense agreement signed
Waiting for NATO to approve the Nordic country's membership of the Atlantic Alliance
The US State Department announced that a cooperation agreement in the defense sector between the United States and Sweden was signed in the last few hours. This agreement is signed at a particular moment:... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (2): Brussels evaluates overlaps on routes
"Limited Italian presence outside the country gives rise to a limited number of overlaps"
The European Competition Commission, led ad interim by the Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, has announced that "possible overlaps on the different routes and the situation of the different airports"... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels will evaluate "relief"
Reynders (Antitrust): "We are proceeding quickly, but it is difficult to express an opinion on the timing of the decision"
The privatization of the Itanian carrier ITA Airways could face obstacles in Brussels. This is what the European Commissioner for Competition, Didier Reynders, predicted regarding the agreement between... more
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Civil aviationAirbus upgrades A-400M firefighter aircraft prototype kit
A flight-test campaign carried out - 2 VIDEO
Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight-test campaign of the A-400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high concentration lines over... more
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Civil defensePeru: received "Sea King" military helicopters
Aircraft donated by Spain welcomed with an official ceremony
Peru welcomed with an official ceremony the six Sikorsky SH-3 "Sea King" helicopters donated by Spain last year. These multi-role aircraft are intended to significantly improve the operational capability... more
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AirlinesMunich Airport: inconvenience due to snow
Airport closed all morning, but problemss could continue for the rest of the day
Flights cancelled or postponed to a later date at Munich Airport due to heavy snowfall and freezing rain. Around 150 takeoffs and 160 landings scheduled for today's morning alone were cancelled, out of... more
![Guillaume Faury appointed Airbus CEO](https://avionews.it/resources/small/96c73e0759edeaa77acbe709bddad1ee.jpg.webp)
AirlinesAirbus: with governments to develop new planes
Faury: "We have to share risks to develop aeronautical programs"
The management of the European Airbus Group, which operates in the aerospace and defense sector, has made it known that the company "may need some support" from European governments for the development... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: the crux of European routes
Brussels is trying to understand whether the merger will generate monopolies in air transport
A decisive phase has begun for the future of the national carrier ITA Airways. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has officially sent to Brussels the documents of the negotiation with the German... more
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AccidentsUsa: YouTuber who crashed plane sentenced
He parachuted from the flying aircraft to do visualizations
The Federal Court in California has sentenced YouTuber Trevor Jacob to six months in prison for having faked the crash of his plane by lying to judges. These are the facts: in November 2021 he deliberately... more
![Aerei Arbus nella nuova flotta dell'italiana Ita](https://avionews.it/resources/small/319f65bb33976ae3da3a2c016ddf0f01.jpeg.webp)
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Rome-Berlin agreement is essential
Brussels response should arrive by 15 January 2024
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) officially sent to Brussels on November 30th the documents of the negotiation with the German aviation group Lufthansa for the privatization of the national... more
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DefenseIsrael extends blitz to Gaza
Dozens of tanks are currently in the Palestinian territories
Israel is extending its military operation in the Gaza Strip. Dozens of Tel Aviv tanks are currently inside the Palestinian territories, to support the army in its counteroffensive against Hamas and in... more
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AerospaceSouth Korea launches innovative space rocket
It is a carrier powered by solid state fuel
South Korea today successfully tested an innovative space rocket powered by solid-state fuel. This is the third successful test of this new technology, after the two previous ones carried out in March... more
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AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: inconveniences and cancelled flights
Snow blocks dozens of connections to and from the Dutch airport
Dozens of flights departing and arriving at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport have been canceled starting yesterday, Sunday 3 December, due to heavy snowfall that hit the Netherlands in the afternoon. By 12:00... more
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DefenseIndia evaluates overhaul of Mil Mi-26 helicopters
Procedure started within three months and completed in one year
India is considering flying its fleet of Soviet-made Mil Mi-26 heavy transport military helicopters again. These are aircraft that were part of the Indian Air Force (IAF), but remained grounded for years.... more
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AirlinesItaly: expensive flights at Christmas
Assoutenti: "Tickets have already broken through the 500 Euro threshold"
The consumer protection association, Assoutenti, keeps a high level of attention on the phenomenon of high flight prices. In view of the Christmas and end-of-year holidays, in fact, the prices of airline... more
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AirlinesAirlines towards route reform
Aim is to contribute to reducing emissions of harmful gases into the atmosphere
The flight route reform plan put in black and white by the European Union is stalled. It's an initiative that aims to simplify the control of airspace with the aim of decarbonising the air transport sector,... more
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Defense"Sea Tiger" helicopter (2): the future of ASW war
Maiden flight in Germany for the new maritime version of the NH-90
Maiden flight of the first NH-90 "Sea Tiger" amphibious military helicopter in Germany testifies to the commercial success of this aircraft, used today by around ten countries around the world. Specifically,... more
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HelicoptersGerman Navy NH-90 "Sea Tiger" helicopter performs maiden flight
It will replace "Sea Lynx" entered into service in 1981
The first NH-90 "Sea Tiger" helicopter took off on-schedule for its maiden flight, at Airbus Helicopters' site in Donauwörth, Germany. The German Bundeswehr ordered 31 NH-90 "Sea Tiger" multi role frigate... more
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AirlinesUSA: FAA wants to extend cockpit recordings
Considering the obligation to store audio in the cabin to 25 hours
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering extending the requirement for voice recording inside the cockpit to 25 hours. Currently, however, all new planes must memorize the audio of the... more
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DefenseAirbus to make Eurofighter aircraft fit for electronic combat
It is the successor to the Tornado ECR
Now it's official: The Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat) is coming. Following the recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee, Airbus will equip 15 German Eurofighters for electronic... more
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DefenseNorth Korea focuses on aeronautics
The North Korean leader's announcement on the occasion of Airmen's Day
North Korea has made it known that it will rely on its air force to respond immediately to all military threats from its enemies. It was announced by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who, during an inspection... more
![EmbraerX: Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Vehicle (eVTOL) over Melbourne](https://avionews.it/resources/small/0dd2f6dedd7ae7b87c4e64c67266a56e.jpg.webp)
AirlinesItaly: the air mobility market is growing
Performance fueled by greater use of drones and electric air taxis
The Italian advanced air mobility market will reach a turnover of 1.85 billion euros in 2030. Growth fueled by the growing sale and purchase of drones and by investments in electric vertical take-off and... more
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AirlinesItalian MEF. ITA-Lufthansa operation notified to the EU Commission
The confirmation issued in a short statement by the Ministry
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance announces that the concentration operation which provides for the entry of Deutsche Lufthansa into the capital of ITA Airways was formally notified yesterday... more
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DefenseCanada: purchase of Poseidon aircraft at risk
The draft agreement with the US government expires today
The draft agreement between the governments of Canada and the United States for Ottawa's purchase of 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon military aircraft expires today. It is a maritime patrol plane (MMA, Multimission... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: notification to Brussels within days
If the evaluation proceeds smoothly, the green light could arrive at the beginning of 2024
The sending of the official notification to Brussels of the privatization offer of the national carrier ITA Airways by the German Lufthansa group, which intends to acquire 41% of the company through a... more
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AirportsHeathrow Airport: Ferrovial sells 25% stake
The share is in the hands of the Saudi Pif and French Ardian funds
Spanish multinational Ferrovial Airports, operating in the transport sector, will sell its entire stake in the parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings. This is a stake of around 25% in the company... more
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AerospaceFirst flight of the Ariane 6 rocket scheduled
Announcement made after carrier passed engine tests
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that the new Ariane 6 rocket, built by the Group of the same name, will make its first maiden flight in a period between 15 June and 31 July 2024. The notice... more
![Bell 429 helicopter to Air Zermatt in flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/c232740a1a7afac668c31389eca1d9c6.jpg.webp)
Fair and showsBell announces delivery of its third 429 Hems helicopter to Air Zermatt
Signed purchase agreements for three aircraft with JB Investments
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced at "European Rotors 2023" (November 27-30 in Madrid), the delivery of its third 429 to Swiss-based helicopter rescue company, Air Zermatt.With its... more
![Admiral Makarov Russian frigate belonging to the Black Sea Fleet](https://avionews.it/resources/small/bb16af16979ba5340e7cc73f06535908.jpg.webp)
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russia sends war frigate
Intelligence Kiev: "Admiral Makarov was added to two submarines already present"
The Russian navy is apparently increasing the number of warships present in the Black Sea. At the moment, according to estimates and rumors, there are two submarines and a missile frigate capable of launching... more
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Latest newsIsrael: attack in Jerusalem, victims
Extended truce for 24 hours, exchange between hostages and detainees continues
At least three Israeli victims and eight injured: this is the toll of a Palestinian terrorist attack which occurred this morning in Jerusalem. It was carried out by two attackers who, arriving by car and... more
![An Airbus H145 rescue helicopter](https://avionews.it/resources/small/77a8af284eb74ccd2225490eddd64a48.webp.webp)
Civil aviationTwo helicopters delivered to Antarctica
They will be used to transport Australian scientists
Two H-145 helicopters delivered to the South Pole. These vehicles will be used during the summer season to transport the scientists of the Australian Antarctic Program stationed at the Bunger Hills base.... more
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IndustryAirbus: contract with the Spanish MoD for the SIRTAP UAS
First flight of the prototype in 2025
Airbus has signed a contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the development and acquisition of SIRTAP, a High Performance Tactical UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) that will reinforce the tactical... more
![Five-bladed H-145 helicopter in flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/b49546dcfe4613ee484a9fd084cc1e52.jpg.webp)
Fair and showsLithuanian State Border Guard Service orders three H-145 helicopters
Contract announced during "European Rotors" event
Airbus Helicopters and the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service have announced a contract for three five-bladed H-145 multi-mission helicopters at the "2023 European Rotors" (November 27-30 in Madrid)... more
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DefenseJapan: Osprey tiltrotor (plane-helicopter) crashes
Yet another accident brings the number of victims caused by 16 accidents to 24
Dramatic fatal plane crash in Japan. A US Marine Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey military tiltrotor crashed into the sea off the coast of Yakushima Island. The toll of the accident, according to what was reported... more
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IndustryBoeing: order by Usaf for additional KC-46A Tanker aircraft
Valued at USD 2.3 billion
Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the US Air Force valued at $2.3 billion. One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers... more
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AirlinesITA Airways cancels Milan-New York flight
What will happen to the 7000 passengers who have already booked a ticket
The national carrier ITA Airways has ordered the official cancellation of the connection between Milan-Malpensa airport and the New York "John F. Kennedy" starting from 8 January 2024, leaving around 7000... more
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AirlinesUSA: FAA tightens planes certification
New aircraft safety assessment policy adopted
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has adopted a new aircraft certification policy in recent hours. It's a move that tightens minimum safety standards and comes following the... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: Kiev receives European weapons
Among the supplies there are approximately 300,000 ammunitions and artillery shells
The European Union has delivered around 300,000 ammunition and artillery shells to Ukraine to date. These are the first batches of a military supply that includes millions of ammunition promised by Brussels.... more
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Civil aviationUSA: Chinook firefighting helicopters put in service
California equips itself with the largest aircraft in the world used to fight fires
California has CH-47 Chinook helicopters in its fleet for regional firefighting service. These are the largest aircraft in the world used in this type of operation. These rotorcraft will go into service... more
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Civil aviationChina: first drones in service to patrol the sea
AR-500B entered the fleet of China Maritime Safety Administration
China put into service the first two unmanned-helicopters that will carry out maritime patrol services today. These are AR-500B remotely piloted aircraft that entered the fleet of the China Maritime Safety... more
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AirlinesItaly: Milan prepares air taxis for 2026
Airport operator Sea receives first green light from the capital's municipal council
The Milan City Council has authorized the Airport Operations Company (Sea), which controls the Linate and Malpensa airports, to set up a connection service to the center of the Lombard capital using air... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: the match played in Europe
Rome can exploit its negotiating power by appointing EIB president
Four important political matches are being played in Europe. Rome is studying a move that would block the agreement between the German aviation group Lufthansa and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance... more
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DefenseFincantieri audit: industry looks at cyber ships
Folgiero: "Candidates to lead the Italian underwater pole, let's revitalize the agreement with Leonardo"
Technological base, strategic autonomy, Italian Underwater Center. These are the key points discussed today by the CEO of the Fincantieri Group, Pierroberto Folgiero, in the hearing at the Italian Defense... more