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Civil aviationUSA: San Diego Police ask for new helicopters
Department needs three new H-125s aircraft to modernize fleet
The San Diego Police Department has asked local authorities for funds to modernize and upgrade the airborne unit's helicopter fleet. At the moment this is in fact made up of three Airbus Helicopters AS-350B3... more
AirlinesEASA launches research on sustainable fuel (SAF)
Studies and tests will be conducted at the Danish airport in Copenhagen
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced the launch of a research project to improve the supply and distribution infrastructure of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The studies and... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport boosts check-in reservations
Extended time slots for security checks on Schengen and non-Schengen flights
The airport operator Royal Schiphol Group, which controls the Amsterdam-Schiphol airport, will extend the booking service of the time slots for security checks for both Schengen and non-Schengen flights.... more
DefenseAustralia: military helicopter training
Joint "Talisman Saber 2023" exercise with the United States
The "Talisman Saber 2023" military exercise (from 19 to 22 July) of the Australian Defense Force (ADF) will start tomorrow, in which helicopters and personnel of the armed forces will participate. The... more
DefenseHungary receives new military helicopters
First batch of H-225M transport aircraft welcomed
The Hungarian Air Force took delivery of the first two H-225M multi-purpose transport helicopters in the past few hours, produced by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. These rotary-wing aircraft... more
DefenseGermany: "We will have the most powerful Army in Europe"
Berlin's goal is to become a NATO point of reference in Europe in 2025
Germany aims to create the best equipped army among the European allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). A goal that Berlin aims to reach in 2025. Countries are in fact rushing to strengthen... more
Civil aviationUnited Kingdom: Italy awarded at the "Riat 2023" airshow
Italian Air Force confirms itself among the best forces in Europe
The Italian Air Force (AMI) received the "Spirit of the Meet" award during the "Royal International Air Tattoo" ("Riat") air show which was held in Fairford, UK, from 14 to 16 July . A recognition obtained... more
DefenseRussia-China naval exercise in Asia
Beijing fields five warships and four helicopters
The Chinese Defense Ministry has announced that a naval flotilla from Beijing has joined in the past few hours with the Russian air-naval forces in the Sea of Japan. The goal is to kick off an exercise,... more
AirlinesAirlines with more seating space
Tight planes? No thank you. Ranking of airlines with comfortable leg seats
The travel booking web portal "Kiwi.com" has carried out a study on the comfort of the seats offered in Economy Class by the main airlines in the world, in particular the United States, Europe and Asia.... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: given last suitcase back
Over 10,000 pieces of luggage had been stuck at the airport since 28 June
More than 10,000 suitcases, hand luggage and miscellaneous items were stacked in the warehouses of Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. It was caused by an outage in the baggage system on 28 June, which prevented... more
AirlinesPhilippines bets on Manila airport
Private consortium to modernize airport by 2024
Construction and engineering companies from the Philippines have combined their interests for a modernization plan of the "Ninoy Aquino" international airport in Manila. The goal is to carry out a restyling... more
CuriositiesUSA: new helicopters for the White House
The VH-92A "Patriot" are entering the fleet
The official presentation of the new "Marine One" US presidential helicopters that are already entering service in the White House fleet is approaching. A move that aims to modernize the fleet, replacing... more
DefenseSouth Korea develops military technologies for helicopters
Drones and tiltrotors for intelligence operations and air, land and naval interoperability
The South Korean aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (Kai), a company operating in the aerospace sector, has launched an ambitious program for the development of technologies for drones (Mum-T,... more
Civil aviationNepal: stop to non-essential flights
Banned until September, the decision comes two months after the fatal accident
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has banned helicopters from making "non-essential" flights, including those for sightseeing. The grounding of aircraft was decided in the last few hours and... more
AirlinesIata-Aia agreement for a more sustainable aviation
They have joined Cambridge University study group to help air carriers
International Air Transport Association (Iata) and Aviation Impact Accelerator (Hague) will collaborate to accelerate the decarbonisation of the aviation sector. The goal is to have zero CO2 emissions... more
AirportsNATO summit: cooperation on airspace signed
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will cooperate on military and civilian cross-border security
The governments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania signed a declaration of cooperation on transboundary airspace on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.... more
AirportsMunich Airport: boom of cargo and passengers
Over 16.6 million travellers transited on an annual basis which marks a +28%
Operations at Munich's "Franz Josef Strauss" airport recorded important numbers in the first half of 2023: aircraft movements were 141,504 (up by +9% compared to the same period of 2022), while passengers... more
DefenseLondon-City Airport: expansion blocked
Local authorities decision for acoustic and environmental pollution problems
Newham City Council has rejected the airport management company's proposed expansion of London-City Airport. The latter wanted to extend the opening hours of the airport, as well as increase the number... more
DefenseNATO summit kicks off (11-12 July 2023)
Stoltenberg: "Historic Summit for Sweden's accession; we will guarantee arms to Kiev"
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, kicks off today and until tomorrow (11 and 12 July 2023). It's an important period of political reaffirmation of the unity of... more
Civil aviationThe pilot shortage is getting worse
USA: over 13,000 hired in 2022, but travel demand remains open
The airline industry is grappling with a pilot shortage that started during the pandemic (early retirements, non-hiring, layoffs). Commercial companies are trying to deal with this as best they can: the... more
AirlinesWizz Air: disabled soldier removed from plane
Company apologizes, but indignant passengers filmed what happened
There is controversy against the behavior of the crew of the Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air who last night disembarked a disabled passenger from an aircraft. Not just any traveller, but a Ukrainian... more
Civil defenseTürkiye strengthens firefighting aircraft fleet
Among the new features: TAI T-70 helicopters and Air Tractor AT-802 amphibious planes
In the past few hours, the Turkish Government has illustrated the mechanism of the 2023 firefighting campaign. As regards the intervention of extinguishing from the sky, the fleet has 21 aircraft, 94 helicopters... more
AirlinesPortugal: wave of air strikes
From July to August: easyJet flight attendants first, then airport staff
Announced an air strike in Portugal for five days in a row from 21 to 25 July. The flight attendants of the low-cost airline easyJet will cross their arms. The mobilization was called by the Sindicato... more
Civil aviationTour de France: helicopters will use SAF
Two operators will employ mixes of 30 to 50% for technical support and TV
The helicopters used to fly the 2023 Tour de France cycling competition will use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). These are Airbus Helicopters single-engine H-125 aircraft used to transport VIPs and the... more
DefenseGermany: purchase 60 military helicopters continues
CH-47F "Chinook" aircraft to modernize aging fleet
Germany's parliamentary budget committee would have officially taken the decision to go ahead with the purchase of 60 military CH-47F "Chinook" heavy transport helicopters manufactured by the US manufacturer... more
DefenseNATO starts research on future helicopters
Published first tender for studies on new engine architecture
The first conceptual study that will contribute to the design of a new generation military helicopter, according to the provisions of the Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) program of the North... more
Civil aviation"Piaggio Aerospace will remain Italian excellence"
Statement by the Minister of Made in Italy, Urso, at the question time in Parliament
Latest news. "Piaggio Aerospace represents an excellence of our Made in Italy and is highly coveted by the large multinationals in the sector. It does not deserve to remain in extraordinary administration... more
AirlinesUnited Kingdom: strike in Birmingham
Security agents and airport workers mobilize on 18 July
The Unite union has called a staff strike at Birmingham airport in the UK on 18 July. About 100 workers including security agents and terminal workers will cross their arms. Workers' representatives are... more
DefenseRussia: "Kuznetsov" aircraft carrier soon in service
The vessel is expected to return to sea in Spring 2024
The Russian aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov" could be back in service by the end of 2024. The ship, launched in 1985, is currently undergoing refitting operations which should have made its operational... more
DefenseSwitzerland is less neutral now
Zurich wants to join the Sky Shield defense programme
Switzerland wants to participate in the defense program European Sky Shield Initiative, a shield for the protection of European skies from air attacks by missile systems. The initiative envisages the joint... more
DefenseIsrael buys new F-35 aircraft
Further purchase will bring the number of fighters in service to 75
Israel's Defense Ministry has announced today that it has approved the purchase of a third squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35 military fighter jets. The sale concerns 25 aircraft for a value of 3 billion... more
AirlinesMunich Airport: 20 years with Lufthansa
Official ceremony to celebrate the two decades since the inauguration
Celebrated 20 years of collaboration between the German aviation group Lufthansa and the airport company Flughafen München, which controls the "Franz Josef Strauss" international airport in Munich. It... more
AirlinesGeneva airport back in operation
The four-hour strike by the airport workers has ended
Geneva International Airport is back in operation starting at 10:00 today, Friday 30 June. The temporary suspension of air connections began this morning at 6:00 due to a strike by workers in the airport... more
DefensePoland will purchase American Patriot systems
Pentagon unveils agreement to buy and sell missile launchers
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (Dsca) of the United States Department of Defense communicated that Poland will buy American Patriot anti-aircraft defense systems. The sale will have a value of... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic mission confirmed
At 5:00pm three Italians in space to conduct experiments in microgravity conditions
The official page of the Twitter social network of the American aerospace company Virgin Galactic, which specializes in suborbital flights, confirmed in these minutes the departure of the first scientific... more
AirlinesIndia: causes of Dhruv helicopter accidents
Identified possible design and construction material issues
Flight safety is always in the spotlight in India. In these first months of 2023, the Dhruv light helicopters of the armed forces of New Delhi have recorded at least five accidents or incidents. In just... more
AirlinesUSA: bad weather stops thousands of planes
More than 9,000 flights delayed or cancelled in the last 24 hours
Fourth day of disruption to air transport in the United States: over 9,000 flights have been delayed or cancelled in the last 24 hours. The chaos was caused by the intense storms that hit various areas... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Meloni talks to the Chambers
Tajani: "We are monitoring the situation in Moscow; good mission of Cardinal Zuppi"
This morning the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, went to the Chamber of Deputies (and in the afternoon to the Senate of the Republic) for official communications in view of the meeting of the European... more
AirlinesArgentina: "plane of death" stops flying
Skyvan aircraft used by the national dictatorship will be exhibited in a museum
The so-called Argentine "death plane", the Short SC.7 Skyvan aircraft (registration number P51), has officially stopped flying. The ceremony that sanctioned the definitive grounding was held in the past... more
AirlinesPoland: forward with new airport in Warsaw
It will absorb traffic from the other two city airports, which will be downsized
The Polish government goes ahead with the construction of the new Warsaw airport. The Solidarity Transport Hub project is an infrastructure destined to become the main air transit hub for Central and Eastern... more
AirportsNew York airport towards restructuring
Awarded 1.24 billion dollars contract for works on parts of the slipway
The Astm International Group (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials) has been awarded the contract for the renovation of some parts of the "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" international airport... more
Civil aviationFrance: towards construction of "Atea" airtaxi
Decisive step towards the maiden flight of the hybrid aircraft expected in 2026
French aviation start-up Ascendance, founded in Toulouse by four former Airbus Group workers, is ready to move into the development and production phase of its first hybrid-electric vertical take-off and... more
Civil aviationLos Angeles: petition to block Police helicopters
Public authority aircraft emit more Co2 than those used by celebrities
A public petition has been started in the United States to ask the Los Angeles police to stop the use of its fleet of helicopters. It was announced by the environmental portal "Onegreenplanet", which underlined... more
DefenseInternal crisis in Russia. Wagner group in revolt, but Prigozhin changes his mind
Stop march on Moscow on alleged Belarusian mediation. Difficult to interpret meaning and goals
The Russian paramilitary Wagner company has halted its advance towards Moscow. Thus the tension in the country eased. In fact, at dawn the militiamen had left the theater of combat in Ukraine and had entered... more
AirportsNATO complete maxi air exercise
"Air Defender 23" involves 250 aircraft and 10,000 soldiers from 25 countries
The "Air Defender 23" joint military exercise, which began on 12 June 2023 and coordinated by Germany, was successfully concluded today. It's the largest deployment of air forces in Europe in the history... more
DefenseUnited States: Biden meets Modi
Among the dossiers are the defense industry, trade and war in Ukraine
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington in the past few hours. The President of the United States, Joe Biden, welcomed him on his official visit. The two communicated their intention... more
DefenseGeneral Electric will build engines in India
Agreement for possible joint production of propellers in Asia
The aerospace division of the US group General Electric announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Indian State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which specializes in aircraft construction,... more
AirlinesTap Portugal privatization: the crux of the negotiation
Costa: "The goal in itself is not to maximize revenue from the sale"
The government of Portugal, led by Prime Minister Antonio Costa, ensured in the past few hours that the privatization procedure of the national airline Transportes Aéreos Portugueses (Tap) Portugal will... more
DefenseUkrainian war: F-16 training in Romania
US evaluates training sites for Ukrainian pilots on combat aircraft
The coalition of allied countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is evaluating Romania as a possible site for training Ukrainian pilots to use General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter... more
AirportsEdinburgh Airport bets on technology
Smart devices to monitor passengers more smoothly
The management company of the UK's Edinburgh Airport is investing in technology to streamline operations at the airport. The aim is to make air connections and passenger traffic more efficient, in order... more