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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
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
AirlinesUSA: fine of 40,000 dollars to a passenger
Decision of a federal district court in Arizona
An harassing passenger has been fined 38,952 dollars in the United States, a federal district court in Arizona ruled in favor of American Airlines. The company appealed against the traveler who had argued... 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
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
Aerospace"Detumbler" patented to to tackle in-orbit debris
Launched in the last days it will be tested in space early in 2024
Airbus’ patented "Detumbler" device designed to prevent satellites at the end of their lives from tumbling, was launched in the last days and will be tested in space on the mission in association with E... 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
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
Civil defenseIndia will modernize its military fleet in 3-4 years
Modernization plan includes replacement of about 250 aircraft
The Indian armed forces have announced that within the next 3-4 years it will begin the replacement of the old Chetak and Cheetah military helicopters produced by the national manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics... more
DefenseRussia-European Union tensions
Lavrov: "The West has decided to destroy the world economy to teach Russia a lesson"
A round table on Ukraine was held today with the heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Moscow. On the occasion, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov underlined that Washington continues to purchase... more
Civil aviationUSA: fundamental technology on police helicopters
There is controversy over the devices which however do not prevent the violence of the teams on the ground
The optical units installed on board police helicopters are a fundamental tool for law enforcement activities. In fact, these are instruments equipped with cutting-edge technologies that offer the crew... more
AccidentsAfter the accident, the new terminal arrives near Milan
It will be inaugurated on Thursday in San Donato Milanese
The new San Donato Milanese bus station will be inaugurated on Thursday 9 November at 11:00 am. The ceremony, just over two years after the tragic plane crash in which a private Pilatus PC-12/47E aircraft... more
AerospaceESA Ministerial Council: decisions regarding Ariane 6, Vega C and Vega E
The main outcomes of the meeting of yesterday in Seville
A Council of the European Space Agency (ESA) took place yesterday in Seville, attended by ministers representing member States. Among the many decisions taken, some concerned crucial aspects of the Ariane... more
AirportsAci Europe: peak Summer months drive strong recovery
At European airports, amidst challenges -ATTACHMENT
ACI EUROPE today releases its air traffic report for September and the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 -a peak period for European air travel.Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased... more
AirlinesBrazil militarizes airports
Objective: to guarantee passenger safety and fight drug traffickers
The Brazilian government is militarizing two of the country's main international airports: the "Antonio Carlos Jobim" of Rio de Janeiro-Galeão and the "André Franco Montoro" in São Paulo-Guarulhos. Th... more
HelicoptersTensions in the skies between China and Canada
Planes fire on military helicopter in the South China Sea
In recent days, Shenyang J-11 fighter planes of the Chinese navy would have flanked a CH-148 "Cyclone" amphibious helicopter of the Canadian navy, arriving at a very close distance, up to 30 meters from... more
Airlines"Ciaran": dozens of flights cancelled in Amsterdam
Air carrier KLM stopped connections due to storm
The Dutch national carrier KLM has today cancelled dozens of flights to and from Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. This is a preventive measure decided due to the passage of cyclone "Ciaran", which is lashing... more
IndustryNaval Unmanned Aerial System tested at sea from a French Navy frigate
For the SDAM demonstrator from a multimission Fremm, trials in the Mediterranean
Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate, DGA (Direction Génerale de l’Armement), and the French Navy, have tested the SDAM demonstrator (Système de... more
AirlinesBrescia Airport reopens today at 12:00
The closure yesterday afternoon after an emergency landing
The "Gabriele D'Annunzio" international airport of Brescia-Montichiari reopens today at 12:00. This is what is reported in a Notam (Notice to airmen) notice issued yesterday, Wednesday 1st November, after... more
AirlinesUSA: fine to Southwest Airlines
Transport Department imposes penalty for flights cancelled at Christmas 2022
The US Department of Transportation is about to impose a heavy fine against the US carrier Southwest Airlines, which during the 2022 Christmas holiday period cancelled 16,700 flights and left two million... more
AirportsIATA: progress towards Aviation Industry’s Commitment to passengers with disabilities
According to its 2023 survey; 80% of travellers using special assistance services
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) related to accessibility of air transport to passengers with disabilities, showing significant... more
DefenseNigeria deploys helicopters against oil traffic
Warships, aircraft and other military vessels in action
The Nigerian Navy Service (NNS) has announced the deployment of 10 warships, two attack helicopters and over 500 military boats in Nigerian waters. This is the "Sea Guardian" exercise, which aims to combat... more
DefenseIsrael (2): France sends humanitarian ship
Helicopter carriers to guarantee Palestinians access to medical care
The government of France has sent an amphibious assault ship, the "Tonnerre", to the Gaza Strip. It is a navy helicopter carrier that is headed to the eastern Mediterranean to support civilian hospitals... more
AirlinesPre-emptively denied boarding (2). EU JC: passengers have the right to compensation
Even if they did not present themselves for boarding
And even if they have been informed at least two weeks before the scheduled time of departure of the flight that they will be denied boarding more
AirportsItalian airports involved in cyberwar
Iezzi: "An open Italian front in the context of the Hamas-Israel cyberwar"
The hacker attack conducted yesterday by the "Mysterious team Bangladesh" group against the websites of various Italian airports (Apulia, Calabria, Naples, Valle d'Aosta), raised the question of the defense... more
AirlinesUSA: Michael Whitaker at the helm of FAA
US Senate gives green light to Biden's candidate
Michael Whitaker will be the new administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). After rumors in recent days regarding support from the Republican opposition in the United States Congress,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports third quarter results
Company still expects to deliver 70-80 B-787 and now 375-400 B-737 airplanes
The Boeing Company recorded third quarter revenue of $18.1 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($2.70) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($3.26). Third quarter results were impacted by unfavorable defense... more
Civil aviationECAC/EU dialogue: European aviation leaders unite for holistic sustainability
The declarations by Alessio Quaranta, President of ECAC -ATTACHMENT
European aviation leaders have come together in Valencia for the 12th edition of the ECAC/EU Dialogue, reaffirming their commitment to sustainable aviation. This key event is organised every three years... more
AirlinesIsrael: you can fly sitting on the ground on a plane
National airline El applies emergency solutions to ensure service
The Israeli air carrier El Al is significantly changing its capacity to accommodate stranded passengers. To date, over 50 companies around the world have been forced to suspend scheduled flights to and... more
DefenseIsrael (2): Macron meets government leaders
"I want to propose to our anti-ISIS coalition partners in Iraq and Syria"
French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Israel begins today. In Jerusalem he met with the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog. After arriving at the "David Ben-Gurion" airport, the head of the... more