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Civil aviationElectric planes and helicopters: the future is hybrid
Just look at what is happening in Philadelphia's industrial district
The most recent developments in the civil aviation sector clearly show a growing interest in drones, small precision electronics and the use of alternative energy such as batteries, hydrogen and solar.... more
AirlinesGeneral strike on Friday 20 October in Italy
Public, air, rail, motorway and maritime transport are affected
A 24-hour general strike at Italian level in the public and private sectors proclaimed for Friday 20 October. The mobilization is called by the unions Confederazione Unitaria di Base (CUB), Unione Sindacale... more
AirlinesAthens Airport on the stock market in 2024
A 30% stake will be privatized for a value of up to one billion euros
By the end of 2023, Greece is expected to start the sale of a major stake in the management company of the "Eleftherios Venizelos" international airport in Athens. This is an operation that is part of... more
AirlinesIndia: thousands of jobs at the airport
Manager announcement after opening of new Terminal 2
After the opening last September 12th of the new Terminal 2 of the "Kempegowda" international airport in Bangalore, India, a modern building equipped with new technologies, the airport company announced... more
AirlinesEasyJet will purchase 157 planes
The announcement at the close of the financial year
British low-cost airline EasyJet today announced an agreement to purchase 157 new aircraft produced by the European Airbus Group. The proposal contains an option to acquire an additional 100 aircraft,... more
Civil aviationAirbus announces changes to the leadership team
Starting from next January 1st, 2024
Airbus is announcing changes to the leadership team led by Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury, as well as the appointment of a designated Commercial Aircraft business management team which will operate... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): stop to ITA planes until Saturday
Repatriations carried out by Neos and Italian Air Force
The State carrier ITA Airways does not carry out air bridges for the repatriation of Italian citizens stranded in Israel. However, these are guaranteed by the private Italian airline Neos. A paradoxical... more
AirlinesIsrael: repatriation to Oslo failed
Norwegian Air's insurance does not cover flights to and from Tel Aviv
The low-cost carrier Norwegian Air today cancelled a flight organized specifically for the planned evacuation of Norwegian citizens. The reason? The airline's insurance company no longer covers routes... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash in Italy: second victim found
It would be a photographer of Dutch nationality, but no official confirmation
The body of the second victim of the plane crash that occurred on 10 October in the province of Ferrara has been recovered. Who lost their lives together with Hazem Bayumi, 73 years old, an entrepreneur... more
AirlinesLondon-Luton airport reopened
After the fire in the parking lot, it resumed flights in the afternoon
The normal schedule of flights at London-Luton airport resumed yesterday afternoon. They were temporarily suspended after a huge fire, which broke out on Tuesday evening around 9pm local time, devastated... more
AirlinesITA Airways at the "TTG Experience International Fair" in Rimini
It launches Winter season: 52 destinations
Over 11 million passengers in the 2023 January-October period more
AirlinesSpain: hacker attack on airline
Air Europa has suffered a payment system breach
The Spanish airline Air Europa has suffered a cyber attack on its on-line payment system in recent hours. The company said the breach allowed hackers to reveal the credit card details of some of its customers.... more
AirlinesIsrael (4): flights suspended until December
The announcement from American Airlines
American Airlines announced in the last few hours that it had temporarily suspended all air connections between the US airports and the "David Ben Gurion" international airport in Tel Aviv. It's a move... more
Civil aviationIsrael (3): civilian planes to bring soldiers back to Tel Aviv
Airlines such as El Al, Israir and Arkia have organized additional flights
In recent days, Israel mobilized around 300,000 reservists with the aim of regaining "full control" of the border with the Gaza Strip and "restoring the level of security". For this reason, the Israel... more
AirportsIsrael (2): Tel Aviv airport stormed
Travellers flock to airports in an attempt to leave the country and return home
Hundreds and hundreds of travellers are crowding the "David Ben Gurion" international airport in Tel Aviv these days in an attempt to leave Israel and return to their homeland, due to the escalation of... more
AirportsLondon: fire at Luton airport
The flames have devoured a car park - VIDEO
Operations suspended at London-Luton Airport until 4pm Italian time. All flights to and from the British airport are cancelled until this afternoon, according to what was communicated by the management... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash in Italy: victim identified
A 73 years old Egyptian entrepreneur has died; details of the second person on board still unknown
A victim has been identified from the aircraft crash that occurred yesterday, 10 October, in which a Bell 206B JetRanger III helicopter (registration T7-HZM) with two people on board, one of German nationality... more
AirlinesItaly: three drunks, flight diverted
The aircraft had departed from Dalaman airport in Turkey and was headed to Liverpool
The pilot of a plane was forced to divert the flight and make an emergency landing at the Italian "Marco Polo" International airport of Venice-Tessera. It was due to the harassing behavior of three drunk... more
AirlinesVirgin Australia Airlines sees again profit
For the first time in 11 years the carrier reports a profitable balance sheet
Virgin Australia Airlines today communicated the official economic data recorded by the company for the fiscal year 2023 (from 30 June 2022 to 30 June this year): revenues amounted to 3.21 billion dollars,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: sector at pre-covid levels
In four years operating costs have grown dramatically
The number of air passengers transported around the world has returned to the same record level recorded in the period before the pandemic. However, in these four years operating costs have grown dramatically... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Italy
Divers searching for the two missing: one of German nationality and one Egyptian
A Bell 206 helicopter crashes in the Ferrara area, two missing, one of German nationality and one Egyptian. The aircraft sank into the Cavo napoleonico drainage canal, which connects the Reno and Po rivers... more
Civil aviationAirbus starts construction for new A-400M aircraft maintenance centre
Ground-breaking ceremony in Wunstorf, in Germany
Airbus has officially launched the construction of the new A-400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf. The traditional groundbreaking ceremony on the site at Wunstorf Air Base, the base for the German Air Force's... more
Civil aviationEIB loan of EUR 160 million to Italian ENAV
For the modernization and digitalization of the infrastructures
Investments aimed at the evolution of air traffic management systems more
AirlinesEasyJet for the carbon removal solution
The carrier signs up to Airbus’ pioneering initiative
easyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign a contract with Airbus for its carbon-removal initiative. Available through the Airbus Carbon Capture Offer, the technology uses Direct Air Carbon... more
AirlinesIsrael: Tel Aviv airport under attack
Columns of smoke and panic among passengers lying on the ground - VIDEO
Several rockets have been launched in the past few hours from the Gaza Strip towards the Israeli "Ben Gurion" International airport in Tel Aviv. Some of these missiles were not intercepted by the Israeli... more
Civil aviationRefuelEU aviation initiative: Council adopts new law
To decarbonise the aviation sector
More renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector and create a level playing field for a sustainable air transport in the EU following today’s adoption of a n... more
Civil aviationFlood in India: helicopters in action
Rescuers are searching for around one hundred missing people
Four days after the collapse of the Teesta 3 dam which killed at least 52 people in the north-eastern part of India, the Air Force helicopters finally managed to land on the affected areas to carry out... more
Civil aviationJapan invests in hydrogen planes
Government allocates 194 million euros to develop batteries, technology and engines
Japan will invest in the technological development of aircraft powered by electricity generated from hydrogen. Regarding this, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, led by Yasutoshi Nishimura,... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): airlines suspend flights
Measure will last until security conditions in Israel improve
Various airlines around the world have suspended air connections to and from Tel Aviv's "David Ben Gurion" international airport, after several rockets have been launched from the Gaza Strip towards the... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): possible airspace closure
Wizz Air cancels all flights between Italy and Tel Aviv airport
The airspace above Israel is "potentially dangerous". It's the warning issued to pilots of US airlines by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is due to the escalation of violence in the... more
AirlinesThe memory of the Milan-Linate aircraft disaster
October 8th is celebrated as "National Day not to forget"
The 22nd anniversary of the Linate aircraft disaster will be commemorated on Sunday 8 October. On the morning of 8 October 2001, a tragedy occurred at the Milan airport, which we celebrate every year as... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: an uphill privatization
The issues that could hinder the free competition commission
Uncertainty about the timing and possible obstacles in Brussels. The path that should bring 41% of the national carrier ITA Airways into the hands of the Lufthansa aviation group is becoming steeper. After... more
AirportsLiège Airport: intelligence investigates
"Possible espionage activities" by the Chinese Alibaba are under observation
The State Security Service of Belgium, that is the National intelligence, has opened an investigation into the activities carried out at the Liège-Bierset airport by the Chinese group Alibaba, which has... more
AirlinesUSA: towards the appointment of FAA leaders
Opposition in Parliament could support candidate proposed by Biden
The Republican opposition in the US Congress could support the candidate to lead the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed by Democratic President Joe Biden. This is Michael Whitaker, current... more
AirlinesBrussels calls for uniformity on airline baggage
Parliament wants to put order on tariffs and sizes of airlines
The European Parliament recently approved a resolution asking air carriers to define uniform standards regarding the dimensions of hand luggage and the costs of boarding them. The decision, which was adopted... more
AirlinesUSA: complaints from passengers with disabilities are increasing
Claims against airlines increased by almost 200% post-pandemic
The American non-profit organization "USA Facts", which analyzes data on the US population and the impact of government actions on society, recently published a new report which puts under review the situation... more
AirlinesITA Airways received "Business Travel" category award
During the second edition of the "EMA" took place in Florence
ITA Airways was awarded the title of “Best travel inclusion initiative of the year” in the Business Travel category during the awards ceremony of the EMA (European Mission Awards). This year in its sec... more
AccidentsUSA: plane crashes, Italian pilot dies
The 22 year old from Crema had studied in Bergamo, he was in America to fulfill his dream -VIDEO
A Piper PA-44/180 "Seminole" plane (registration N8360K) crashed yesterday in the United States, ending up on the roof of a house in the city of Newberg, in the State of Oregon. The aircraft belonged to... more
AirlinesITA Airways receives two important awards
During the gale evening yesterday in Paestum
Yesterday, in the charming setting of the Oleandri Resort in Paestum (Salerno), ITA Airways was awarded two important titles during the gala evening of the "Food and Travel Italia Awards", the Italian... more
AirlinesMoscow is betting on planes made in Russia
"Rosaviatsia" communicates: 50% of fleets produced internally by 2030
Moscow's Ministry of Transport has announced that the share of planes produced by domestic companies and present in the fleets of Russian companies could reach at least 50% by 2030. This is what emerges... more
CargoBritish company designs maxi cargo drone
Up to 350 tons of goods moved with SAF fuel and hydrogen
A British company is designing a cargo drone plane with which it aims to revolutionize the air cargo sector. The idea is to develop a large remotely piloted aircraft capable of handling up to 350 tons... more
Airlines"Travel Experience" in Rimini will start soon
Many airlines at the tourism promotion fair (11-13 October)
The "Travel Experience" fair is starting soon. The Italian tourism promotion event, now in its 60th edition, will be held in Rimini from 11 to 13 October. This year's theme is "The year of Utopia. Live.... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines orders 50 more B-787 "Dreamliner" airplanes
This announcement follows its purchase of 100 units last year
Boeing and United Airlines announced yesterday the carrier is expanding its 787 "Dreamliner" fleet, exercising options to order 50 B-787/9 airplanes and securing an additional 50 options. The new order... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: 60 additional A-321neo aircraft
The carrier previously ordered 50+70 A-321neo airplanes
United Airlines has placed an order for 60 additional A-321neo aircraft, supporting the carrier's “United Next” initiative to integrate new aircraft into its fleet and standardizing and enhancing its glo... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: 3.1 billions for works
Maintenance, expansion and modernization of the airport by 2027
The Amsterdam-Schiphol airport management company plans investments of over 3 billion dollars for the 2024-2027 development program, which includes maintenance and modernization works at the airport. Infrastructure... more
Civil aviationUSA: 3.5 millions for Police helicopters
Cleveland City Council approves maintenance funds
The Cleveland City Council recently approved an investment of 3.5 million dollars to bring two Police department helicopters back into the sky. This is an initiative that comes after months and months... more
AirlinesUSA. United orders 110 new planes
This would be the second largest aircraft purchase in the past year
Breaking news. The United Airlines announced today that it has ordered 110 new planes. In detail, these include 50 widebody B-787 Dreamliner aircraft of US production and 60 narrowbody A-321 aircraft of... more
AirlinesUSA: United Airlines postpones flights to Asia
It postpones the resumption of some important routes to next March
The US carrier United Airlines has postponed the resumption of some air connections to Asia until March 28, 2024, which were supposed to start with the beginning of the "Winter 2023" season. These include... more
AirlinesLufthansa Technik-Philippine Airlines pact on MRO
Renewed agreement between companies for engine maintenance services
The German company Lufthansa Technik, specialized in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services for aircraft and its components, has signed an agreement with the national carrier Philippine Airlines,... more
AirlinesAir carriers: where you eat best
Selection made by a well-known travel sector magazine
The ranking of the 10 airlines that offer their customers the best food service in the world has been published. This is the "Readers' Choice Awards 2023", a survey carried out by "Traveller" magazine... more