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AirlinesUSA: applause for pilots' mental health initiative of FAA
It involves a change in mentality that takes time and will not be immediate
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a change to monitor the mental health of American airline pilots. The professionals themselves feel they need treatment for depression and are... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Denmark trains Kiev pilots
Training program for F-16 fighter commands begins
The Danish Air Force has announced that training courses for Ukrainian pilots to command Lockheed Martin F-16 "Fighting Falcon" military aircraft have begun. Among other things, the Northern European government... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines bets on hydrogen
Air carrier objective to decarbonize travel
The Japanese carrier Japan Airlines will focus on hydrogen. The long-term objective is to decarbonise its scheduled air transport activities by 2050. To achieve this goal, the company has signed various... more
AirportsUSA: multiple delays at airports
Important test ahead of the end of year holidays; ranking of worst airports
In the United States, Thanksgiving celebrations are approaching (November 23) and the airports are seeing the first delayed and cancelled flight connections. A phenomenon linked to multiple factors: staff... more
AirlinesUSA: dozens of flights cancelled
The hell week for Thanksgiving begins
The expected hell week for air transport in the United States has got off to a great start. In the main American airports today there are few cancelled flights. It could have been worse, considering that... more
CargoUAE will produce its own helicopters
Decision after dissolution of partnership with Russia
The Strategic Development Fund (SDF) of the United Arab Emirates will independently develop the future VRT-500 and VRT-300 aircraft. This is a decision following the freezing of diplomatic and commercial... more
AerospaceChallenge between two Koreas over spy satellites
By the end of the month, Seoul and Pyongyang will put military systems into orbit
South and North Korea announced, a few hours apart, the imminent launch of domestically produced spy satellites. Seoul and Pyongyang's goal is to put their first space systems into orbit by the end of... more
AirlinesItaly: air strike on November 24th
A 24-hour mobilization throughout the sector: handling, airlines, airports and satellite activities
A 24-hour Italian strike in the air transport sector proclaimed for Friday 24 November 2023. The mobilization was called by the unions Federazione lavoratori aeroportuali italiani (FLAI), Unione sindacale... more
Finance and economyUkrainian war: Kiev dismisses intelligence leaders
Alleged corruption at the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection
The Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian government has fired the top leaders of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCP). Specifically, the government led by Volodymyr... more
Latest newsIsrael: near agreement with Hamas
Entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and exchange of hostages
Possible agreement between Palestinians and Israelis: good news after 46 days of war. According to sources from the Hamas militias, which control the Gaza Strip, the toll from the conflict is over 13,300... more
AirlinesUSA (2): aircraft transport loses quality
One million flights delayed, one in four, 22.33% from January to August
The US air transport efficiency crisis has reached its peak today. The phenomenon has actually been going on for some years, but never before has there been such a high number of canceled and postponed... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: 3000 drones arrive
Overall, Kiev will have 10,000 remotely piloted kamikaze aircraft
The first 3,000 FPV (First Person View) military kamikaze drones arrived in Ukraine today. These are video-guided remotely piloted aircraft, which were delivered to the Kiev army. This was made possible... more
AirlinesUnited States: week of fire begins
Millions of passengers travelling for Thanksgiving
Hot week for flights in the United States. In fact, today begins a period in which a few million travelers will take a flight to visit friends, relatives and family to celebrate Thanksgiving together (November... more
Civil aviationJosé Gustavo new VP of Sales for Embraer D&S in Europe and Africa
With more than 20 years of experience
Embraer Defense & Security today appointed José Gustavo as the new Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Europe and Africa. He will be based in Lisbon, Portugal, under the leadership of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and traffic: FAA accelerates selection of ATCs
Fewer qualifications and training for new hires, the focus is on beginners and experience
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been trying for months to solve the problem of the shortage of air traffic controllers. However, initiatives adopted by the authority have made some experts... more
People"Airports Innovate" event kicks off in Muscat
A three day conference aims to transform the future of air travel
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, ACI EUROPE, and ACI World today kick off "Airports Innovate", a global aviation event centred around innovation. Themed “Dynamic Think Tank – Reveal the Future”, this bra... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: notification to Brussels postponed
The dossier was supposed to be sent to the European antitrust authority by November
The sending of documents relating to the privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways has been postponed to early December, with the offer to purchase 41% of the capital by the German aviation... more
Civil aviationFirst successes for Saudi maritime drones
The main export program involves their use on ships
The UAE company Abu Dhabi Ship Building (Edge Group) has introduced several HT-100 multi-role drone helicopters into its fleet. The purchase of these unmanned aircraft is part of one of the company's main... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia deploys A-50 aircraft
Intelligence aircraft to communicate military targets to missile systems
According to the intelligence department of the British Ministry of Defense, the Russian Air Force has used the Beriev A-50 "Mainstay D" surveillance plane for the first time. Its use would be linked to... more
AerospaceSecond Starship space rocket test begins
Launch postponed until tomorrow from the base in Texas
Starship's second flight test postponed until tomorrow. The shuttle, the largest in the world ever built to date, will take off from the SpaceX base in Boca Chica, South Texas on November 18 at 2:00 pm... more
Airlines"Dubai Airshow": last day of events
On display are many commercial aircraft, space launch rockets and military aircraft - VIDEO
Fifth and last day of shows at the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). Stimulating and eventful days for aviation and military aeronautics enthusiasts, with dozens of performances... more
AirlinesJoint statement of ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group trade unions
"We call on the European Commission to support the merger timely and positively"
"As representatives of all employees at ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group we fully support the planned industrial partnership and stake investment entry of ITA Airways by Lufthansa Group.We call on the European... more
Civil aviationEDGE's Etimad and ELT Group set roadmap for electronic warfare systems logistics hub
For ELT the localization in UAE of logistic activities is not limited to a pure efficiency increase of the services
Etimad Holding and ELT Group signed yesterday an implementation plan to establish a UAE-based integrated logistics support (ILS) hub for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems in the UAE, which will serve as... more
AirportsTensions in the Balkans over the name of the airport
Croats and Serbs are at each other's throats over dedicate an airport to Ruder Boskovic
There is tension between Croats and Serbs over the new name of Dubrovnik airport, recently dedicated to "Ruder Boskovic", an 18th century intellectual, astronomer, mathematician and polymath, one of the... more
DefenseRussia tests on "Avangard"
Intercontinental ballistic missile with nuclear capability
The Russian armed forces have announced that they have loaded a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile "Avangard" on board a hypersonic rocket. It was reported today by the Moscow Defense Ministry,... more
Aerospace"Dubai Airshow": fourth day of events
On display are planes, aerospace systems and many air taxis, of all shapes and sizes - VIDEO
We have reached the fourth day of the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). They were intense days for aviation and military aeronautics enthusiasts, with dozens of performances... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Airshow": international premiere for Ka-32 helicopter
Russia presents firefighting aircraft for the first time abroad
At the international "Dubai Airshow" 2023 (13-17 November) the Russian helicopter manufacturer Russian Helicopters (Rostec Group) presented for the first time abroad its new Kamov Ka-32А11М aircraft, a... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines in it for the long-haul: commits to a further 11 A-350/900 planes
The signing of the MoU took place at "Dubai Airshow"
Ethiopian’s flagship carrier, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 11 additional A-350/900 airplanes to be added to its existing fleet. The latest agreement takes a... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Moscow deploys 800 missiles in Crimea
The aim is to attack the Ukrainian energy system during the winter
The armed forces announced that Moscow would deploy 800 missiles in the Crimean peninsula, a Ukrainian territory occupied by the Russians since 2014, to more effectively attack Ukraine. The goal of this... more
Civil aviationAirships are back in fashion
Three companies are working on building "Pathfinder 1"
Airships will be back in fashion. Three companies are certain of this that are investing in these aircraft, which have now become sophisticated and above all ecological. Among the companies involved in... more
AirportsDubai relaunches the mega airport
Full operation in 2030, in the meantime we are working on expansion projects
The management of the airport management company Dubai Airports said that plans for the expansion of the "Muḥammad Rashid Al Maktum" airport, located on the southwestern outskirts of the city, are being d... more
DefenseEuropean defense industry looks to Africa
The aim is to gain market share among Russian customers looking for alternatives
European companies operating in the defense sector are negotiating new agreements with African countries for the purchase and sale of armaments, military equipment and related services. The goal is to... more
AerospaceAt the "Dubai Airshow" air taxis reign supreme
Images from the stands on the second day of the event - VIDEO
The third day of shows in the skies and on the ground at the international "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November) kicks off today. Over 1400 exhibitors from 95 countries, 20 pavilions from producing countries... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport: no limits on flights
Government backs down in the face of pressure from airlines and the EU
The Netherlands renounced its plan to limit the maximum number of flights to and from Amsterdam-Schiphol airport (maximum 450,000 flights per year) in recent hours. It's a government initiative that should... more
AirlinesEgyptair announced order for 10 A-350/900 airplanes
The signing took place at the "2023 Dubai Airshow"
Egyptair customers will soon be flying to destinations around the globe aboard new A-350/900s, after the airline disclosed an order for 10 aircraft at the "Dubai Airshow" (November 13-17). Once added... more
DefenseRomania opens Ukrainian pilot training center
It will become an international point of reference for training
The first European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) openes its doors in Romania today, the European training center where Ukrainian pilots will learn to fly Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter planes.... more
AirlinesIsrael: Italian Foreign Minister heard
Tajani: "I believe the materials we sent are entering Gaza at this time"
The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, the role of Italy and the issues on the European and international agenda. These are the issues at the center of the hearing, at the joint Foreign Affairs... more
Airports"Dubai Airshow": second day begins
Many new features and technology on display, rockets, engines and planes - PHOTO GALLERY
Second day of shows in the skies and on the ground at the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). On display are commercial and military aircraft, planes, helicopters, drones, vertical... more
Civil aviationPlanes and helicopters. EU extends aid for firefighting
Extends funding for Member States until 2027
The Council of the European Union approved the extension In recent hours, until the end of 2027, of funding for Member States that rent firefighting planes and helicopters. This is a transitional measure... more
AirlinesDubai. Emirates orders nearly 100 more widebody airplanes
55 B-777/9 and 35 B-777/8, expanding its order of B-777X to 205 units
Boeing and Emirates announced today that the world's largest 777 operator has placed an order for 90 B-777X airplanes, including 55 B-777/9 and 35 B-777/8 jets. The new order, which increases Emirates'... more
DefenseUN against Israel
Guterres: "Laws of war provide for the protection of civilians, Tel Aviv is not doing this in Gaza"
The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has once again attacked the government of Israel. Fingers pointed at the ways in which Tel Aviv is waging the conflict against the Palestinians... more
DefenseFirst flight of the B-21 "Raider" aircraft
Entry into service expected in 2026 or 2027, barring complications
The B-21 "Raider" aircraft made its first flight on Friday, November 10. This is a further step towards the launch of a new fleet of long-range stealth bombers, that is invisible to radar, with nuclear... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Berlin will provide military aid
Germany announces doubling of military aid to Kiev from 2024
Germany has announced the doubling of military aid destined for Ukraine starting from 2024. This brings the total amount of aid provided by Berlin to Kiev to eight billion euros. It's a move aimed at compensating... more
AirlinesIsrael: six humanitarian flights
There are 14 connections organized from Brussels to support the Gaza population
The European Commission announced today that six air links have been scheduled to provide humanitarian aid to the population of the Gaza Strip between now and the end of the month. Furthermore, Brussels... more
AirlinesAsia: carriers are betting on Saf
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines promises: 5% in tanks by 2030
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa), which brings together the main commercial air carriers based in the Asia-Pacific region, has announced that its member airlines have committed to achieving... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: why Brussels is silent
All slowed down by the political battle over the appointment of president of the EIB
The documents of the negotiation between the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the German aviation group Lufthansa will soon be on the table of the European Competition Commission. But... more
DefenseGermany sends military planes to Romania
Also arriving are 80 German soldiers staying at a base near Costanza
Four Eurofighter Typhoon military planes sent from Germany will arrive in Romania. These are aircraft that will support the air policing mission of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The planes... more
AirlinesExpensive flights: Italian Tourism Federation asks for negotiating table
Gattinoni (Fto): "Tariffs and additional costs limit citizens' right to mobility"
The Organized Tourism Federation (Fto), an Italian association that brings together over 1900 companies in the travel sector including tour operators and service companies, keeps high attention on the... more
DefenseIsrael: drone factory destroyed in Gaza
Tajani: "Israel has the full right to defend itself, but we ask to put a stop to violence"
The Israeli armed forces have announced that they have identified and destroyed a drone production factory and a Hamas weapons depot inside a residential building located in the city of Gaza, next to a... more
CargoLufthansa cargo expands to Sweden
Aim is to transport high-value goods such as technology, pharmaceuticals and machinery
The Lufthansa Cargo company recently announced the opening of a new route to and from Stockholm-Arlanda International airport. This is an initiative with which the company aims to further strengthen its... more