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Civil aviationEuropean Parliament approves more efficient and greener EU airspace
With more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality
On Tuesday, MEPs paved the way for improved management of European airspace, enabling more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality.The reform of "Single European Sky" rules,... more
AirlinesBerlin: aircraft and transport taxes discussed
Bischof (president of BDL and CEO of Eurowings) calls for its abolition, as in Sweden
The President of the German Aviation Association (BdL) and CEO of Eurowings, Jens Bischof, has expressed the need to eliminate the air transport tax to keep air travel affordable. In a statement reported... more
DefenseNew frontier in Italian Defense: "Sciamano Drone Carrier" ship under development
The project will be presented at the "Sea Drone Tech Summit 2024"
The Italian Navy is developing an innovative drone carrier ship called "Sciamano Drone Carrier", specifically designed to launch and recover both fixed-wing and rotary-wing UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).... more
Civil aviationBoeing close to resolving labor dispute
Deal could end strike holding industry back
Boeing, the US aerospace giant, is close to resolving a labor dispute that has significantly impacted its production. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents... more
AirportsAci Europe: new study shows airports & air connectivity power 5% of European GDP
On the occasion of its "Airport Economics Symposium" took place yesterday in Brussels
On the occasion of its "Airport Economics Symposium" took place yesterday in Brussels and featuring addresses from Enrico Letta, President of the Jacques Delors Institute and former Prime Minister of Italy,... more
ConferencesNATO launches five new multinational cooperation initiatives
To enhance deterrence and defence
NATO launched yesterday five initiatives designed to address some of the most critical areas for Allied deterrence and defence. These new multinational High Visibility Projects will involve a total of... more
AirportsBiden in Germany to strengthen alliances, discuss global conflicts
A simple coincidence the visit coincides with the presentation of the Zelensky Plan to the European Council?
US President Joe Biden has landed in Germany for an official visit. The presidential plane, Air Force One, landed in Berlin on Wednesday evening from Washington. During his stay, the US president will... more
ConferencesMinisters’ Meeting on Defence in Naples (October 18-20)
Per la prima volta nella storia del G7 una sessione dedicata al settore
The priorities indicated by the Italian Presidency of the G7 are characterized by deep defence and security implications, which are assuming ever-greater relevance at this especially sensitive time in... more
AerospaceSpaceopal (Telespazio) celebrates 15 years of success in Milan
During the "International Astronautical Congress" (IAC) week
Spaceopal, a joint-venture between Telespazio and DLR-GfR, celebrated its first 15 years in business together with representatives of government, institutions and with its industrial partners and suppliers... more
AirlinesSicily-USA air links: a transatlantic bridge
New horizons for flights from the island
The expansion of direct air connections between Sicily and the United States marks a new era in air mobility between the two territories. Starting next Summer, 13 direct weekly flights to New York from... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Washington involving a US Navy EA-18G
Helicopter finds wreckage of electronic warfare aircraft. Fate of two on board still uncertain
The fate of two airmen aboard a US Navy electronic warfare aircraft remains unclear nearly two days after a crash east of Mount Rainier, Washington. The aircraft involved is an EA-18G "Growler" from Electronic... more
Civil aviationTecnam appoints new manager for Europe sales
Pasquale De Rosa over 15 years of experience in this sector
Tecnam announces the appointment of Pasquale De Rosa as Sales Manager for Europe. He brings with him over 15 years of extensive sales experience in a variety of industries.Prior to joining Tecnam, he held... more
AerospaceAirbus DS: plans to reduce divisional workforce by up to 2,500 positions
The company adapts to challenging business environment
Airbus Defence and Space is announcing plans to adapt the Division’s organisation and workforce in light of a continued complex business environment, especially in the Space Systems segment where significant f... more
AerospaceTelespazio signs a contract with the ESA for the Moonlight programme
Worth 123 million euro and for the future missions to the Moon
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), signed a 123 million euro contract today in Milan with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the implementation of the first phase of... more
AirlinesFraport: traffic figures in September; growth for passengers and cargo
Frankfurt Airport welcomes 5,8 million ones last moth
Frankfurt Airport served some 5.8 million passengers in September 2024, a 1.2 percent increase on the same month in 2023. Domestic traffic grew by 1.3% and European traffic by 2.6%. In contrast, intercontinental... more
AerospaceStarship's fifth flight test lifted off yesterday
Concluded at splashdown 1 hour, 5 minutes and 40 seconds after launch
Starship’s fifth flight test lifted off on October 13, 2024, with its most ambitious test objectives yet as it works to demonstrate techniques fundamental to Starship and Super Heavy’s fully and rapidly reu... more
AirlinesMalaria in Europe: risks from airborne Mosquitoes
The Plasmodium parasite can travel in suitcases, packages or on airplanes. The alarm given by Ecd
An alarm has been raised by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), regarding the introduction and spread of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium, in Europe through mosquitoes accidentally... more
AirlinesArmando Varricchio new president of ITA Airways
He will lead the Italian carrier into the Lufthansa era
Armando Varricchio, currently the Italian ambassador in Berlin, has been appointed to take over the role of president of the airline ITA Airways, marking a significant passing of the baton from Antonino... more
AccidentsFarewell to Ratan Tata, pillar of Indian industry
His is the colossus with branches also in the air transport (Air India), aerospace, defense sectors
A Nation in mourning, it is impossible to quantify the river of people who gathered in Mumbai, India's financial heart, to attend the funeral of Ratan Tata, an iconic industrialist described as an "giant"... more
AccidentsKuwaiti Air Force F/A-18 pilot dies
During a training mission. Investigations underway
A McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 "Hornet" fighter plane belonging to the Kuwaiti Air Force crashed yesterday afternoon during a training session in northern Kuwait, causing the death of the pilot. The news was... more
AirlinesAirplanes & Airlines. ITA Airways-Lufthansa partnership: starting in January
The Italian-German alliance takes shape
The partnership between ITA Airways and Lufthansa is set to take flight in January, following a plan detailed by the German giant and accepted by its Italian counterpart. A recent development in the story... more
DefenseRafale aircraft evolves: introduction of a drone for advanced missions
It is enriched with UAV technology
The next version of the Rafale fighter jet will be integrated with a drone developed specifically for combat missions, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced it, calling the development a... more
Civil aviationCy4Gate: contract signed with Italian high-tech company
For supply of products and services research and development activities on cybersecurity
The agreement, worth 1.6 million Euros, will last approximately three months more
DefenseItalian-Indian exercises in the Indian Ocean
In the aircraft carrier "Vikramaditya"; MIG-29K, Rafale, Awacs, Su-30MKI and F-35B airplanes
The Italian Navy has recently completed a joint exercise with the Indian Naval Forces as part of a mission in the Indo-Pacific sector. The activity took place in the Indian Ocean and saw the participation... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines Captain dies during flight connection
Emergency landing in New York after pilot falls ill
A tragic event has struck a Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in New York. The company's spokesman, Yahya Ustun, announced on X that the... more
Civil aviation“Fuel of the Future” law highlights Brazil's commitment to sustainable aviation
Introduced a legal framework to promote the production and use of SAF
Embraer congratulates the Brazilian Government and the National Congress for the approval and sanction of the “Fuel of the Future” law, which introduces a legal framework to promote the production and... more
AirlinesAdani and Thales revolutionize airport management in India
Modernization and safety in the seven airports
Adani Airport Holdings Limited, India’s leading private airport operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thales, a leading technology company. It aims to transform operations and traveller e... more
Civil aviationBoeing withdraws contract offer: strike announced
Tensions rise between company and unions as protest approaches
Boeing announced on Tuesday that it was suspending negotiations with its main union and withdrawing its offer. The decision followed accusations by the union that the aircraft giant was inflexible in improving... more
AirportsAci Europe: EU State aid guidelines must be extended to safeguard vital regional air connectivity
New rules to support and facilitate decarbonisation
ACI EUROPE calls on the European Commission to extend the EU State aid Guidelines to regional airports, so that they can continue contributing to the connectivity, competitiveness and cohesion of Europe’s r... more
AirlinesAircraft-train. Agreement to offer connections in a single booking
Trenitalia and SkyTeam sign a MoU for combined itineraries
Trenitalia (FS Group) and SkyTeam, an alliance of airlines, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) to offer combined “air+train” itineraries in a single booking. The partnership will allow tho... more
DefenseNew Commander for the EU Naval Force Mediterranean "Irini"
Handover of Central Mediterranean Security Mission
The ceremony marking the change of tactical command of the EU Naval Force Mediterranean "IRINI" mission was recently held on board the "Grecale" frigate. During the event, Greek Commodore Prokopios Charitos... more
AirlinesLas Vegas occurrence: Frontier Airlines plane makes critical landing
Federal Aviation Administration investigation underway
A Frontier Airlines plane was in a critical situation as it was landing at Las Vegas, Nevada, from San Diego, California. The occurrence was caused by a particularly rough landing that caused the plane's... more
AirlinesImpact of flight changes on Sardinian connectivity
There is a risk of a reduction in international connections from the island
Sardinia could lose important connections with international routes from next October 27. This concern was expressed by Ugo Cappellacci, deputy and head of the Insularity department of Forza Italia, and Ivan... more
Latest newsTajani commemorates the anniversary of 7 October: a cowardly attack on all the Jewish people
In mission in Argentina, the Italian minister will take part in a commemorative ceremony in Buenos Aires
“A year ago, Hamas perpetrated a brutal attack that hit hundreds of innocent Israeli victims. Many of them died and others are still hostages of the terrorist group, in what turned into a cowardly attack o... more
DefenseNATO bolsters forces in face of Russian threat
Significant expansion in response to tensions
NATO is ready to significantly increase the number of troops and weapons available to member States to face the threat posed by Russia, as reported by "Welt am Sonntag". The German daily newspaper has... more
AirlinesRyanair planes: three technical failures in a week
The low-cost airline could end up under the scrutiny of EASA, as requested to the EU Commission by some parliamentarians
In the space of just seven days, Ryanair has been in the spotlight for three separate technical problems on its aircraft. The latest occurred yesterday morning at Brindisi airport, where a plane from Memmingen,... more
AirlinesRevolution in the management of Genoa airport
Implications of the recent management transition and future prospects
In light of recent events, the situation of the "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Genoa is complex, involving a series of subjects between public and private entities. The Genoese airport, despite being... more
AirlinesScandal in Brindisi: they made low-quality components for B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Two companies that produced for Leonardo under investigation. Arrests
The aeronautics sector has recently been rocked by an investigation by the Brindisi Public Prosecutor's Office that revealed the use of non-compliant materials in the production of parts for the B-787... more
DefenseFarewell to Masamitsu Yoshioka, Pearl Harbor veteran
Last of Japan's attack pilots Missing at 106
Masamitsu Yoshioka, who was a navigator and bombardier during the air attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, has died at the age of 106. His death was announced on August 28 via social media by Japanese... more
HelicoptersTensions rising: Shahed Drones detected in Belarus
UAV incursions into sensitive area heighten security concerns
Three Shahed drones were detected yesterday flying over Belarusian airspace on the same day that President Alexander Lukashenko was flying a helicopter over the country. This information was released... more
AirlinesEuropean airport sector recovery exceeds expectations
Record results for continental airports in the Summer months
Recent data published by Aci Europe indicate a significant recovery in travel by airplanes, with European airports seeing an annual increase of over 5% in the Summer months of July and August, exceeding... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific orders 70 A-321neo aircraft
Finalized a MoU announced in July - DATA SHEET
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 70 A-321neo airplanes, finalising an MoU announced by the airline in July. The purchase agreement was signed in Manila by Mike Szucs,... more
AccidentsItaly. Bergamo airport main runway reopened yesterday evening
Its surface resurfacing needed after four tyres burst on landing Ryanair plane
Runway made unusable for a length of 450 meters. Various operations carried out before the resumption of activity at the airport more
Civil aviationNATO military committee farewells Jens Stoltenberg
Succeeded by Mark Rutte from today -VIDEO
The NATO Military Committee formally yesterday farewelled Jens Stoltenberg, whose tenure as Secretary General ended. He is replaced by Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands on 1 October... more
AirlinesRyanair (2) plane tire bursts: Sacbo's statement
The list of flight delays and/or cancellations on the airport manager's website
Sacbo (Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport management company) announces on its website in a short note that operations are temporarily suspended due to the explosion of a tire, shortly after landing, of a Ryanair... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. IATA announces Wings of Change Europe 2024 theme
For a competitive and sustainable European aviation. The works on 20-21 November in Rome
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the theme of the 2024 Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference will focus on promoting a competitive and sustainable European aviation.... more
Civil aviationPresident von der Leyen presents her new EU Commission
Six Executive VPs: four women, two men; 20 commissioners
We now have 11 women in the College I propose today. That is 40%. When I received the first set of nominations and candidates, we were on track for around 22% women and 78% men. That was unacceptable.... more
Aerospace"Polaris Dawn": completed the first-ever spacewalk
The four crewmembers of the mission
On Thursday, September 12 at 7:58 am ET, the "Polaris Dawn" crew completed the first-ever spacewalk –also known as an ExtraVehicular Activity (EVA)– from Dragon at 732 km above the Earth’s surface.The crew... more
AirlinesAci Europe. Draghi report puts back transport on the radar screen
With clear priorities for sustainable infrastructure development
Reacting to the publication yesterday of the Draghi report on "The future of European Competitiveness", ACI EUROPE endorsed its analysis of the transport sector and welcomed its proposals to tackle the... more
DefenseIraq Ministry of Defence orders 12 H-225M helicopters
Deliveries will start in 2025
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12 H-225M multi-role aircraft by the Republic of Iraq. The contract was signed in Baghdad by the Minister of Defence of Iraq Thabet al-Abbassi in the... more