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AirlineseasyJet expands Winter destinations from Verona with two new routes to Manchester and Bristol
Also announced are four more new developments for the Italian network of the airline
easyJet continues to invest in the Italian market and announces a further expansion of its network for the Winter 2025/2026 season, introducing six new international routes that strengthen connections... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines expands simulator orders with Havelsan
And enhancing its technological capabilities
In line with its ongoing efforts to further strengthen its pilot training infrastructure, Turkish Airlines has placed an additional order for one Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator (FFS) from HAVELSAN... more
Airlines"Le Bourget" (6): ANA Holdings strengthens its fleet with Airbus
Firm order for 27 aircraft. The order includes A-321XLR for Peach Aviation
The Japanese giant Ana Holdings (Anahd) has finalized an agreement by signing a firm order with the European giant Airbus for 24 single-aisle A-321neo and three A-321XLR aircraft. The order was announced... more
Airlines"Le Bourget" (5). Airbus orders, AviLease: A-350F cargo and A-320neo
Riyadh Air 25 A-350/1000 airplanes; Lot first order for 40 A-220 - PHOTOS
AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced an initial order for 10 A-350F freighters and 30 A-320neo Family aircraft. The agreement which also foresees... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport 2024: number of passengers rises but lost baggage rate declines
Thanks to technology-driven improvements, indicates the report "Sita Baggage IT Insights 2025"
However, since poor management still costs airlines $5 billion a year and passenger expectations are rising, it is essential to continue investing in real-time baggage management systems more
AirlinesAirspace closed in the Middle East: Israeli attacks paralyze regional air traffic
Dozens of airlines forced to cancel crucial routes, including ITA, Emirates, Qatar, El Al
Civil air traffic in the Middle East has been drastically disrupted starting today, June 13, 2025, following a series of large-scale airstrikes conducted by Israel against Iran. In the early hours today,... more
AirlinesIsrael-Iran. Air India cancels flights due to the closure of Iranian airspace
The list of the modified air links
Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and for the safety of the passengers, the following Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin:AI130... more
AccidentsAir India aircraft disaster: tragic evolving toll and ongoing investigations
The number of victims on board and on the ground rises; hypotheses about the fatal malfunction...
One day after the devastating crash of Air India flight AI171, which had just taken off from Ahmedabad bound for London-Gatwick, the death toll continues to be updated, reflecting the catastrophic scale... more
AccidentsAir India aircraft incident (5): a survivor found
It would be a British citizen, a miracle in the Ahmedabad disaster
Today has been marked by an aerial tragedy of immense proportions in Ahmedabad, India, where Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff. The official... more
AccidentsAir India aircraft incident (4): confirmed terrible toll of 247 victims
The impact occurred on a hostel for doctors: of the total, 5 are the victims on the ground
The tragedy that struck India in the past hours takes on increasingly clear and dramatic contours. Authorities have confirmed that the crash of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for... more
AccidentsAir India incident (2): mayday declared before crash; technical failure suspected
On board 12 crew members and 230 passengers, including the former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani - VIDEO
The grave aircraft disaster that shook India today, Thursday June 12, 2025, increasingly assumes the contours of a catastrophe, when an Air India B-787 Dreamliner operating flight AI171 bound for London-Gatwick... more
AirlinesITA Airways expands code-share flights on the Lufthansa Group’s network
For travels starting from July 1, 2025
ITA Airways announces the extension of code-share flights on an initial set of intercontinental destinations with Lufthansa Group carriers, for travels starting from July 1, 2025. This new agreement covers... more
AirlinesWizz Air: AVIONEWS interviews Andras Rado, head of communication
The airline has reached 100 million passengers transported in Italy - VIDEO
In Rome, Wizz Air celebrated reaching 100 million passengers transported in Italy. On this occasion, AVIONEWS interviewed Andras Rado, head of communication of the airline. Despite the important milestone,... more
AirlinesUNI Air signs order for 19 ATR-72/600 airplanes
Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2032
ATR, the world manufacturer of regional aircraft, announces that UNI Air, a group company of EVA Air, has placed a firm order for 19 -72/600s, along with three additional purchase rights. This marks the... more
AirlinesEasyJet: twenty years of flights to Olbia, in Sardinia
Over 11 million passengers transported since 2005
The easyJet celebrates the twentieth anniversary of its presence at Olbia–“Costa Smeralda” Airport, marking a history of growth, investments, and connections that have helped to strengthen Sardinia’s role wi... more
AirlinesFinnair: air connections to Toronto for Summer 2026
Return of the company after an 11-year hiatus
Starting from May 4, 2026, Finnair will operate air connections to Toronto, Canada, with three weekly frequencies departing from its Helsinki hub on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, as part of the carrier's... more
AirlinesStansted Airport aims for 51 million passengers: more flow, same number of flights
Planning question to optimize the existing runway and generate 4,500 new jobs
The objective is to maximize the use of the single existing runway by 2040, without increasing the number of already permitted flight connections and remaining within the current boundaries of the airport more
AirlinesWizz Air: 100 million passengers in Italy
In over 21 years of activity on the market
Wizz Air celebrated today at Rome-Fiumicino airport an important milestone: reaching 100 million passengers transported in Italy since the beginning of operations in the Country.A historic result, which... more
AirlinesBarcelona-El Prat Airport: challenges and compromises in the expansion of the site
Balance between Infrastructure growth and environmental protection: a project worth over €3 Billion
"RTVE", the Spanish public radio and TV broadcaster, has announced an agreement between the Catalan government and AENA, the company responsible for managing Spain's major airports, for an expansion project... more
AirlinesAir Serbia: direct air connections with Sardinia
Twice a week
With today's flight JU478, Air Serbia has officially inaugurated the direct air connection between Belgrade and Alghero, in Sardinia. During the Summer season, the Serbian national carrier will operate... more
AirlinesRyanair purchases 30 CFM Leap-1B engines
An investment of 500 million dollars
Ryanair announced today (June 10) that it has reached an agreement with CFM for the purchase of 30 new Leap-1B spare engines, with a list price of 500 million dollars. These fuel-efficient engines, scheduled... more
AirlinesReappointment of Bolat to the IATA Board
The President of Turkish Airlines continues his commitment to global aviation
Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, has been re-elected for a second term on the Board of Directors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) during... more
AirlinesDHL launches Xcelerate, premium fast-track service from Airport to Airport
Privileged service for faster shipments and short notice
DHL Aviation, the dedicated division of DHL Express, has launched Xcelerate, a premium fast-track cargo service from airport to airport, designed to offer customers priority shipments and a superior quality... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines plane redirected to Rome: Boeing 787-9 too large for Naples
Programming error forces passengers to transfer to a bus and causes hours of delay upon arrival
The air company does not officially comment on the incident... more
AirlinesAA launches Rome-Miami dservice
On daily basis for all Summer season
Today, American Airlines launched new service from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Rome (FCO), just in time for the airline’s largest Summer schedule in MIA history. American and Miami-Dade County s... more
AirlinesNeos reopens the direct air connection Palermo/New York-"JFK"
Two frequencies per week until October, today the first flight
Seasonal debut, for the second consecutive year, of the direct flight Palermo/New York-"JFK" operated by Neos for the Summer 2025 season.This morning the B-787/9 Dreamliner touched down at Palermo's "Falcone-Borsellino"... more
AirlinesEU Transport Council (2): new rules yes, but do they really protect those travelling by plane?
Delays: minimum threshold for requesting refunds increases from 3 to 4 hours - ATTACHMENT
Yesterday, the EU Transport Council meeting in Luxembourg adopted a regulatory text declaring its intention to define "clearer and better rules for air passengers" in the European Union. The new measures... more
AirlinesNew EU Council rules for air transport
The news concerns assistance and refunds for flight cancellations and delays
We report the press release of the Transport Council of the European Union regarding air transport."Council sets position on clearer and improved rules for air passengersMinisters for transport today reached... more
AirlinesProductive challenge for Sustainable fuels in the global aeronautical sector
Growth in demand drives innovation
According to the annual Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook report by SkyNRG, the global market for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will face a significant discrepancy between supply and demand in... more
AirlinesDirect flight Venice/Dallas-Fort Worth took off today
Seasonal routes operated on American Airlines B-777/200 and B-787/8 aircraft
American Airlines (AA) and Gruppo Save announce the launch of daily connections between Venice "Marco Polo" International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the carrier's largest hub.The... more
AirlinesCathay inaugurates direct air connection Rome-HK
After Milan, now the capital becomes the second Italian city
Today marked the inaugural direct flight of Cathay Pacific connecting Rome-Fiumicino to Hong Kong. The new route will operate three times a week—on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—as a seasonal Summer ser... more
AirlinesEmirates and Air China sign Memorandum of Understanding
To strengthen their partnership
The carriers Emirates and Air China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic agreement aimed at expanding their existing interline cooperation.The signing took place on... more
AirlinesLOT Polish Airlines returns to Beirut as of 14 June 2025
Four services per week by B-737/800 aircraft
On 14 June 2025, LOT Polish Airlines will return to Lebanon, serving the capital Beirut four times per week from the global hub in Warsaw. The flights will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and... more
AirlinesEuropean skies forbidden: Suriname and Tanzania on the EU blacklist
All air carriers of the two countries banned, due to serious deficiencies in oversight, operational, and regulatory compliance
The number of carriers banned from the continent rises to 169, with a constant focus on passenger protection more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo strengthens its position in Europe through a strategic partnership with ITA Airways
New global connections and advanced logistical solutions for the industry at the heart of the Munich Fair
News and Strategies Presented at the "Transport Logistic 2025" Event Scheduled from June 2 to 5 more
AirlinesPisa-Katowice the new Wizz Air air connection
The Pisa's airline network expands, after Tirana, Bucharest-Otopeni, and Warsaw
Flights connecting the city of the "Leaning Tower" to the capital of Silesia are already operational, three times a week. The new route fits into Wizz Air's growth strategy aimed at strengthening connections... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines will serve Rome with direct flights from Seattle
The B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft thus celebrates its new global gateway in the "Emerald City"
Alaska Airlines celebrates its new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome to its list of destinations. For the first time in history, the "Emerald City" and the "Eternal City" will be connected by a... more
AirlinesIndia flies towards the future. Modi: aviation engine of growth
Reiterated ambitions in the sector. Infrastructure investments and the purchase of 2,000 new aircraft are planned
The statement of the Prime Minister at the 81st Annual General Assembly of the International Air Transport Association, concluding today in New Delhi more
AirlinesIATA (6): growing profits and critical challenges between SAF and aeronautical supplies
Between "headwinds" and sustainability costs, CEO Walsh outlines a complex picture of the aviation sector /VIDEO
The air transport industry, while demonstrating remarkable resilience, is facing "headwinds" that have led the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to downgrade its traffic and profit forecasts... more
AirlinesIATA (5): location set for the 2026 Annual General Meeting, the 82nd
It will be held in June in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted by Latam Airlines Group
The International Air Transport Association (IATA, an association representing approximately 350 carriers worldwide, covering over 80% of global air traffic), has announced that its 82nd Annual General... more
AirlinesAGM IATA (4): GOL and TAP carriers adopt IATA FuelIS
Advanced analysis solution designed to ensure long-term fuel savings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Gol and Tap Air Portugal have become the first carriers to use IATA FuelIS, an advanced analytics solution designed to help airlines... more
AirlinesSkyguide removes capacity restrictions at Geneva airport
Announced yesterday due to a technical issue, resolved within a few hours with a software update
As a precautionary measure, yesterday, June 2, 2025, Skyguide, the Swiss air traffic control service, announced a 20% reduction in the arrival capacity at Geneva Airport. A mere temporary safety measure,... more
AirlinesIATA (3): who is Luis Gallego, new chair of its Board
He replaces IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board. His one-year term began at... more
AirlinesIATA: $1.3 billion in airline funds blocked by Governments
10 the countries are responsible for 80% of them
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025. This is a significant amount, although... more
AirlinesLuis Gallego at the helm of IATA: what can be expected?
Leadership and strategic challenges in leading the Global Air Transport Association
Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), was appointed chairman of the board of governors of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) from June 2, 2025. Although his appointment... more
AirlinesITA Airways for Italian Republic Day celebrations
Over 34 events in Embassies and Consulates around the world
In occasion of Republic Day on June 2nd, ITA Airways will be official partner of all celebrative events held in Italian Embassies and Consulates around the world. Over the last days of May and the first... more
AirlinesA flourishing moment for Asia-Pacific carriers
Despite economic difficulties, passenger and cargo demand grows in April 2025
Despite economic headwinds and ongoing trade frictions, preliminary data on April 2025 air traffic, released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), reveal steady growth in both the international... more
AirlinesIATA: date set for the 81st General Assembly and World Air Transport Summit
In New Delhi, the key players of the global aviation sector will gather from June 1 to 3, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that global aviation industry leaders will gather for the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in... more
AirlinesVenice-Larnaca (Cyprus) is the new air connection of Cyprus Airways
Direct seasonal flights operational from today until next October 24
Cyprus Airways announces a new seasonal air connection between Venice "Marco Polo" and Larnaca, on the island of Cyprus, operating from today until October 24, 2025. With departures every Monday and Friday,... more
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: Volotea Bari-Bordeaux connection
Departure tomorrow Saturday, May 31, twice a week
Volotea officially inaugurates tomorrow, Saturday, May 31, its new international air connection between Bari and Bordeaux. The route marks an important step forward in connectivity between Southern Italy... more