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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (2). EC clears proposed acquisition of stake
In the Italian carrier by the German airline, subject to conditions
The European Commission (EC) has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways (‘ITA') by Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa') and the Italian Ministry of... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels approves the marriage
Turicchi (president of the Italian airline): "Logic has prevailed over the various obstacles"
Approved the marriage between the airlines ITA Airways and Lufthansa. The green light has arrived in these hours with a decision put in black and white by the European Commission: approved "in accordance... more
AirportsItaly. Strike on 5 July at Bologna Airport
For four hours and airport entrance guard
A four-hour strike has been proclaimed in Italy at the "Guglielmo Marconi" airport in Bologna-Panigale. The mobilization, scheduled for Friday 5 July, from 1pm to 5pm, was called by the CGIL, CISL, UIL... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific will purchase 152 new planes
Objective: to renew and expand the fleet for market reasons
An investment of approximately 24 billion dollars to renew and expand the fleet of the Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific. It was announced by the airline's management, announcing that it will purchase... more
AirportsItaly. Sardinia: towards the creation of the island airport network
Regional President Alessandra Todde wants to participate in the operation
In Italy the creation of a single-managed Sardinian airport network is closer. In fact, in the last few hours the Sardinia Region has made it official that it intends to participate in the operation which... more
AirlinesAirport security: 100 ml rule on liquids remains
EU Transport Commissioner answers a parliamentary act
The maximum limit of 100 milliliters on liquids that passengers can put in their hand luggage when travelling by plane remains. The European Commission announced this in recent days and does not plan to... more
AirlinesCampania Region (Italy), Salerno Airport: final preparations for reopening
Evacuation test starting on 3 July 2024 with emergency services present
The evacuation tests will start tomorrow, Wednesday 3 July 2024, at the Italian "Costa d'Amalfi" airport of Salerno-Pontecagnano. Civil Defence, the Fire Brigade, the Carabinieri, the 118 doctors and airport... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: great anticipation for the green light
24 hours from the ok by Brussels on the wedding of the year
We are 24 hours away from the Brussels green light for the ITA-Lufthansa marriage and the two newlyweds are preparing to tie the knot. July 3 is set as the date on which the European Competition Commission,... more
AirlinesFlights delayed and cancelled: fear of Summer chaos
At the end of June, an increase compared to the same period last year
A chaotic end of June for the global air transport sector. In the week from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 June, planes operating in Europe accumulated 1.9 million minutes of delay. A performance that marks an... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers first CH-47F Block II "Chinook" helicopter to US Army
It is one of up to 465 in its fleet that will be modernized to the new configuration
In support of ongoing US Army modernization efforts, Boeing delivered the first CH-47F Block II "Chinook" helicopter. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army’s fleet that will be modernized to th... more
AirlinesVranckx new president of Brussels Airlines
Lufthansa Group Manager succeeds Christina Foerster
The holding company that controls flag carrier Brussels Airlines (Lufthansa Group) is expected to have a new chairman soon: he is Dieter Vranckx, who will take over the reins of the board of SN Airholding,... more
Civil aviationAirbus enters agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
In relation to a potential acquisition of major activities
Airbus has entered into a binding term sheet agreement with Spirit AeroSystems in relation to a potential acquisition of major activities related to Airbus, notably the production of A-350 fuselage sections... more
AirlinesEmirates postpones entry into service of A-350 aircraft
The decision due to delays in deliveries by the European manufacturer
The entry into service of the new A-350 aircraft of Emirates, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been postponed. The extension of the entry into the fleet of new planes is due to delays... more
AirlinesBoeing buys Spirit AeroSystems
Airbus will take over component manufacturing activities for its own operations
The company Spirit AeroSystems, supplier of fuselages and other components for Boeing aircraft, will be purchased for approximately 4.7 billion dollars by the US Boeing Group. This is what is foreseen... more
AirlinesItaly. Salerno Airport ten days before reopening
Work continues to strengthen services and expand the airport
Ten days: the countdown begins amid smiles for the imminent reopening of the Italian "Costa d'Amalfi" airport of Salerno-Pontecagnano (Campania Region). On 11 July 2024 the infrastructure will be back... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Berlin wins chess match against Paris
German game in view of the Euro-elections favors privatization of Italian flag carrier
The green light from Brussels for the ITA-Lufthansa operation could arrive by 3 July. The German aviation group will purchase 41% of the national carrier ITA Airways for 350 million euros. The obstacles... more
AirportsIATA: Spanish Government should adopt ecological commission’s recommendations
To promote the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the Country
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the approval of a non-binding legislative proposal to the Spanish government to promote the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in... more
AerospaceThe mirror of the ELT telescope is ready
Extremely Large Telescope is the largest in the world and will be ready in 2028
The last hexagonal portion of the primary mirror of the future Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) is ready. It is the largest telescope in the world, an initiative... more
AirlinesJens Fehlinger new CEO of Swiss
He will lead the Swiss national airline from next October 1st
The new CEO of the Swiss national carrier Swiss International Air Lines has been appointed: Jens Fehlinger. The manager will lead the company controlled by the Lufthansa Group starting from October 1st,... more
AirlinesThirty years after the fiist fatal accident on an A-330 plane
Appointment in the theater to remember the Alitalia pilot Alberto Nassetti
Thirty years have passed since the first fatal accident of an A-330 aircraft. It was June 30, 1994. That day the Italian pilots Alberto Nassetti and Pier Paolo Racchetti were in Toulouse, at the factories... more
DefenseThe Indra Group brand is born
Murtra (President): "We value core business defense, air traffic, space and IT"
Indra Group is born: it is a brand focused on the institutional and corporate fields through which the Indra technology company aims to strengthen the commercial positioning of the two main brands: Indra... more
AirlinesItaly. Olbia Airport: 350 hires in maintenance
New hope for technicians worldwide and ex-workers of Air Italy airline
Two technologically advanced hangars and 350 new hires. The aviation maintenance service at the Italian Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport, in Sardinia, restarts after a few years. This is thanks to the tender... more
AirportsRoof of an Indian airport collapses: victims and injured
Heavy rains would likely have caused structural failure
A part of the roof collapses inside Terminal-1 of the "Indira Gandhi" international airport in New Delhi. Numerous cars damaged. It happened this morning at dawn, around 5:30 local time. The toll from... more
DefenseEU appointments: divided on security and defence
Tajani: "For Italy we ask for a vice president and an important commission"
Prime ministers and presidents of the 27 member states of the European Union will take their seats around the table for the European Council meeting in Brussels at 2pm today, Thursday 27 June 2024. The... more
DefenseNATO has new leadership
Mark Rutte's appointment made official: who he is and what he has done
The official confirmation has arrived. The over thirty member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have appointed Mark Rutte as the new secretary general of the Atlantic Alliance. His... more
AirlinesAircraft strike in Canada
Some flights scheduled for Friday 28 June 2024 are at risk
Some flights to Canada scheduled for tomorrow, June 28, 2024, and in the coming weeks are at risk. The reason is the strike of engineers and maintenance workers of the Canadian company WestJet Airlines,... more
AirlinesItaly. MSC buys 15% of Genoa Airport
The Ligurian capital's administration supported the sale with AdR Rome
A 15% stake in the Genoa Airport company was acquired by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) maritime group. This is a move that the sea transport company agreed with the administration of the Ligurian... more
Civil aviationSuccess for the Catl electric plane
Chinese company completes test flight with battery-powered aircraft prototype
The test flight of an electric plane made by the Chinese company Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (Catl), a company specializing in the production of batteries which is making progress in the development... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group introduces Environmental Cost Surcharge
Applied to all tickets issued from June 26, 2024 with departure from January 1, 2025
To departures from the 27 EU countries as well as the UK, Norway and Switzerland more
Civil aviationItaly: 500,000 Euros to strengthen firefighting
Few helicopters and Canadair, Sardinian Council bets on Fire Brigade
The Sardinia Region in Italy allocates a further 500,000 Euros to make up for the lack of aircraft in the 2024 firefighting campaign: in short, few helicopters and planes. The seven rotary-wing aircraft... more
AirlinesItaly. Bologna Airport: 550 kilos of goods seized
Illegal cosmetics and medicines intercepted by authorities
Over 550 kilos of cosmetics and illegal medicine seized at the "Guglielmo Marconi" Italian airport in Bologna-Panigale. This is the result of a series of control operations recently carried out by the... more
DefenseItaly hopes for responsible European defense
Giorgia Meloni (premier): "We need to accelerate on the path to a common industrial policy"
Accelerate to build a common European defense industrial policy. This is the position of the Italian Government in Europe, as reiterated in recent hours during a briefing to the Chamber of Deputies in... more
AirlinesFire near a plane at London-Heathrow
Flames destroy passenger boarding ladder - VIDEO
Moments of panic at London-Heathrow international airport. An airport vehicle caught fire while it was near an A-320 aircraft operated by the flag airline British Airways, parked at Terminal 5. The flames... more
AirlinesItaly. Venice airport: stewardess injured by passenger
Police intervention against annoying traveller who had forgotten his boarding pass
A passenger attacked and injured a hostess at the "Marco Polo" Italian airport of Venice-Tessera. It all arose from an argument between the airport employee and the traveller, who forgot to print the boarding... more
Civil aviationItaly. Grottaglie: work drops on Boeing fuselages
Fim Cisl: "Possible 4-month redundancy fund and worker mobility until 2025"
Repercussions in Italy due to problems regarding the safety of planes made by the US Boeing Group. The slowdown in aircraft production imposed by the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has... more
Civil aviationUSA: federal prosecutor against Boeing
By July 7, the US Department of Justice will have to decide whether to initiate a criminal prosecution
The American Boeing Group could soon be involved in a criminal action started by the American government to compensate the families of the victims of the two plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, when two 737... more
AirlinesUSA: Delta airline in the eye of the storm
Four incidents reported in two days fuel questions about safety
Four airline incidents in 48 hours: this is what happened on board four flights operated by the US company Delta Air Lines. The events occurred last week, and were detailed by the local media. Episodes... more
AirlinesUkrainian war: EU puts 5 billion on security
Signing of the agreement expected today on the sidelines of the European Council
The European Union has created an Assistance Fund for Ukraine with a budget of 5 billion euros for 2024. This is a move that falls within the framework of initiatives envisaged by the European Peace Facility... more
DefenseItaly will start military exercises with Japan and Australia
Crosetto (Defence minister) confirms joint development of the Gcap aircraft in 2035
Lockheed Martin F-35 planes of the Italian Air Force and the "Cavour" aircraft carrier will participate in a joint military exercise with armed forces of Japan and Australia in 2024. This is a move that... more
Civil aviationCriminal action requested against Boeing
United States may reopen the dossier on fatal plane crashes in 2018 and 2019
The US Department of Justice could start criminal proceedings against the American manufacturer Boeing for the fatal plane crashes of 2018 and 2019. These are the two B-737 Max crashes in Indonesia and... more
AirlinesItaly. Catania Airport versus low-cost airlines
Italian Transport Authority starts proceedings at the request of Ryanair and easyJet
The lack of agreement on the proposed revision of airport fees for the period 2024-2027 between the low-cost airlines Ryanair and easyJet and the Catania airport company (Sac), which controls the "Vincenzo... more
AirportsItaly. Genoa Airport: cargo drives the revamp
A maxi load of furniture and interior furnishings towards Equatorial Guinea
Desks, doors and other furniture and furnishings were transported from Genoa to Equatorial Guinea. In total 90 packages of various sizes for a total of 90 cubic meters of goods transported to the central... more
AirlinesItaly. Doors open at Padua airport
Numerous vintage and modern aircraft will be on display until Saturday evening
Open doors at the Italian "Gino Allegri" airport in Padua. Aviation enthusiasts can admire numerous vintage and modern airplanes until tomorrow. Among these there are Antonov AN-2 aircraft, a Caproni Ca-3... more
AirportsItaly. Airlines bet on Salerno airport
July 11, 2024 will be a day to remember for Campania
July 11, 2024 will be a day to remember for Campania. In fact, the Italian Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi airport will reopen to commercial air traffic, an important infrastructure for the entire Region and for... more
AirlinesThe night marathon starts at Milan-Linate airport
The aim is to create a "Runway Run" format that can be replicated in other airports
The "Enrico Forlanini" airport of Milan-Linate is transformed into an athletics track. Today at midnight the "Runway Run" kicks off, a night-time foot race that will take place on the asphalt where hundreds... more
AirportsItaly. Aeroporti 2030 weight rises nationwide
After the two new entries, the airport association aims to expand further
The number of national airports that are members of Aeroporti 2030 has increased to 10. The Association was founded in 2021 with the aim of protecting, representing and enhancing, at a national and international... more
IndustrySchiebel opens facility in France
To strengthen its European footprint
The Schiebel Group is strengthening its European footprint by establishing Schiebel Aéronaval SAS in Toulon, France.The CAMCOPTER S-100 has been in service with the French Ministry of Armed Forces since... more
Civil aviationMark Rutte appointed to NATO summit
Former president of the EU council is the new secretary general
Mark Rutte is the new secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). His appointment should be formalized during a summit to be held in Washington from 9 to 11 July 2024. The current... more
AirlinesSalerno Airport: "Positive repercussions for all of Italy"
Meeting at the Chamber of Commerce; low-cost airline also arrives in August
The Salerno-Costa Amalfi airport will open in July and will be an important infrastructure for the Campania region and for the whole of Italy. It is what emerged during a meeting held last night at the... more
Civil defenseItaly. Firefighting campaign: Army put 9 helicopters
Started from 15 June and continues until half October 2024
It promises to be one of the hottest Summers ever. The 2024 Italian forest firefighting campaign began on 15 June and continues until 15 October 2024. This year too, the multi-year collaboration between... more