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Civil aviationItaly will build ESA's hypersonic aircraft prototype
Hexa-Fly aircraft able to connect Rome-New York in just two hours
The first prototype of the hypersonic civil aircraft, called Hexa-Fly, designed by the European Space Agency (ESA), will be born in Italy. It is an aircraft capable of flying at eight times the speed of... more
Civil aviationIreland: legal battle over SaR services
Appeal to the judges by a company that has lost the contract
The American company CHC Helicopter, a global provider of helicopter services (medical transport, off-shore, firefighting) has launched a court case against the Irish government due to the loss of the... more
AirlinesAir India suspends some pilots
Accused of violating rules inside the cockpit
Air India has suspended two of its pilots for a safety violation while in the cockpit. The episodes, which date back to a few months ago, concern the invitation of an unauthorized person inside the cockpit... more
Civil aviationChina: first helicopter flight with Saf
Beijing has set itself the goal of using 10% biofuel by 2030
First flight in China of a helicopter powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The Airbus Helicopters H-125 aircraft, operated by the State Grid Space Technology (SGST) company, carried out the flight... more
Finance and economyAirbus prepares future military helicopters
Developments favored by Russian-Ukrainian war, aircraft still essential in modern conflicts
The Airbus Helicopters company is working on a number of future features that will ensure a decisive operational impact on the battlefield. In particular, the company is planning the next generation of... more
DefenseJoint British-Portuguese air exercise
"Montijo Merlin" mission to enhance capabilities deployed over continental airspace
The British and Portuguese air forces conducted a joint exercise at Montijo Air Base, located near Lisbon, Portugal. Called "Montijo Merlin", the training was intended to provide and enhance the chemistry... more
AirlinesUSA: passenger protection law under consideration
To protect the rights of travellers who are victims of delays and cancellations
The Transportation Committee of the United States House of Representatives introduced a broad bill on the aviation sector on Friday. It includes increased hiring of air traffic controllers, better protection... more
Civil aviationCanada: firefighting aircraft in action
Eaten up tens of thousands of hectares; smoke and ash also in the USA
There are dozens and dozens of firefighting planes and helicopters in action in Canada, where the flames are devouring about 3.8 million hectares of land and forests throughout the country, especially... more
DefensePoland evaluates purchase of Black Hawk helicopters
Country's Lockheed Martin managers meet defense ministry in Warsaw
The US group Lockheed Martin, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors, could supply the Polish government with around 32 UH-60 Black Hawk multi-purpose armed helicopters. This is an order that... more
AirlinesMalaysia charters Black Hawk helicopters
Five-year contract for 4 US military aircraft
Malaysia's defense ministry recently signed an agreement with the Pentagon for the five-year lease of four Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters. This is the first time that this model of American-made... more
AirlinesGlobal air carriers double profits by 2023
The estimate of Iata director general Willie Walsh at the Istanbul summit
Airlines around the world have more than doubled their forecasts for their aviation profits for 2023. However, they said delays in deliveries of new planes, combined with soaring demand from airlines,... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: the signing, then to Brussels
European Antitrust will assess the impact of the agreement on free competition on the airline market
The official signing of the agreement reached last May 25 between the Italian Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Giancarlo Giorgetti, and the CEO of Lufthansa, Carsten Sphor, for the privatization... more
AirlinesLeeds Airport violates night flights rules
The complaint of the city council, ready for legal proceedings
The City Council of the City of Leeds, UK, has sent a notice of breach of noise abatement rules to the management of Leeds-Bradford Airport. The fact concerns the planning of 747 more night flights than... more
Defense"Madex 2023" defense exhibition kicks off today (June 7-9)
International event on marine and aviation technologies in South Korea
The international Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition ("Madex") kicks off today, held from 7 to 9 June 2023 in the city of Busan, South Korea. It is a three-day event dedicated to the maritime defense... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines: soon confirmation on maxi-aircraft orders
Within the next two months, the possible final go-ahead from the Ankara government
After the announcement by the chairman of the board of directors of Turkish Airlines, Ahmet Bolat, last May 1st, within the next two months the national carrier is expected to make a final decision on... more
Finance and economyColombiagate: all the names of the military affair
Gripping on the international scandal: eight suspects, searches in offices and at home
The Prosecutor of Naples has entered eight people in the register of suspects in the context of an investigation into Colombiagate. This is an attempt to sell Italian-made military ships and aircraft to... more
Finance and economyHolland buys 14 military helicopters
They will be employed by the Special Operations Force (Sof) for operations on land and at sea
The Netherlands has announced the purchase of 14 new military helicopters for the training of the "special forces" of the Dutch Air Force. The sale concerns Airbus Helicopters H-225M "Caracal" long-range... more
DefenseStrengthened India-US defense axis
This is the Icet critical and emerging technology initiative
The governments of India and the United States have agreed to strengthen industrial cooperation in the defense sector. This is an announcement made today by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who arrived... more
Airlines"Amsterdam Airport has no shame"
Gibes from dg Walsh (Iata) against rate increases and slot management
The global aviation industry has experienced a period of robust recovery in the last year after a long recession due to the covid-19 pandemic, followed by the Russo-Ukrainian war and the increase in the... more
AirlinesThree tips for the Summer 2023 season
To avoid ruining your summer holidays between crowded airports and queues at security checks
The Summer 2023 season has arrived. Passenger demand for air travel has reached its annual peak and globally surpassed the 2019 record. However, this also means crowded airports and long queues at security... more
AirlinesAircraft. Air strike on June 4 in Italy
A 24-hour mobilization of the airport sector
Sunday 4 June 2023 will be a 24-hour strike in the airport sector in Italy. Numerous inconveniences are expected for passengers travelling to or from Italy, dealing with delayed and cancelled flights,... more
DefenseArgentina buys six military helicopters
Canada sells Bell Textron 407GXi aircraft
Argentina's Ministry of Defense has announced an agreement to purchase six Bell 407GXi military helicopters from Textron Group Canada. The sale is the result of an intergovernmental agreement with the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: problems with animal fats for Saf
T&E ong denounces: by 2030 consumption could triple
The non-governmental organization Transport & Environment (T&E), specialized in the transport and environment sectors and which promotes sustainable transport in Europe, has published a new study which... more
AerospaceFirst NASA "Ufo team" meeting
The 1st report on the investigations is expected in July
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) UFO expert group met publicly yesterday for the first time. At the center of the meeting was the study of "unidentified aerial phenomena" (Uap,... more
DefenseChina-US tensions in Asia
Chinese aircraft intercepts American airplane in international airspace
Back and forth between the United States and China after a close encounter between a Chinese Shenyang J-16 fighter plane and an American Boeing RC-135 aircraft, which took place in international space... more
Finance and economyPoland arms new helicopters
Agreement with the USA on Hellfire missiles for military aircraft
The governments of Poland and the United States signed a contract for the purchase of American-made Lockheed Martin AGM-114 II air-to-ground missiles yesterday. These are armaments purchased by Warsaw... more
Civil aviationPlanes and helicopters. Brussels strengthens firefighting fleet
There will be 28 aircraft in the Union Civil Defence Mechanism
The European commissioner for crisis management, Janez Lenarcic, has announced that the European Union will double the capacity of its fire-fighting fleet, which in view of the Summer will rise to 28 aircraft... more
AirlinesGatwick Airport: amid chaos and strikes
British Airways, Tui and easyJet cancelled and delayed flights
Surge of flight cancellations and delays today, Tuesday 30 May, at London-Gatwick airport in the UK. The cause of them was the strong travel demand that paralyzed the English airport, with long queues... more
DefenseUK celebrates the "HMS Prince of Wales" aircraft carrier
City of Bristol grants "Freedom of the City" on Saturday 10th June 2023
The British "HMS Prince of Wales" aircraft carrier, the largest warship of the Royal Navy, will obtain the "Freedom of the City" on Saturday 10 June 2023. It is an honor conferred by the administration... more
Civil aviationIndia: new guidelines on Himalaya helicopter travel
Decision on the occasion of 70 years of conquering the highest mountain in the world
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) India, has introduced from this season "an additional take-off control for pilots operating on helipads at 10,000 feet" to reach the Himalaya. The decision... more
AirlinesAsiana Airlines focuses on safety
It will not sell tickets for seats located near emergency hatches
The South Korean company Asiana Airlines has declared that it will no longer sell tickets to passengers for seats located near the emergency exit aboard the A-321/200 aircraft. It is a decision that comes... more
AirlinesLondon City Airport investigating hacker attack
Looking for a flaw that allowed the stopover website to be put out of action for a few hours
The management company of the British London-City airport has launched an in-depth investigation into the IT breach suffered on the morning of Sunday 28 May, which put the airport's website out of action... more
AirlinesIn the skies the first C-919 aircraft with passengers
A historic moment for Chinese aviation - VIDEO and PHOTO GALLERY
First commercial flight with passengers of the C-919 narrow-body aircraft manufactured by the Chinese State-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac). The connection (MU-9191) between Shanghai-Hongqiao... more
AirlinesSummer 2023: customer complaints rise
Global airlines are pushing lawmakers to take action to limit chaos
As the Summer high season approaches, the demand for travel is getting stronger. And while the number of air connections made every day in the world increases, so does the number of disputes between travelers... more
DefenseRussia increases production of drones
UAV among the most used in the war in Ukraine by the armed forces of Moscow
The Russian weapons company Kalashnikov announced that it is opening a specialized division for the production of kamikaze drones today. It is a decision linked to the pragmatic analysis that these weapons... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic: first flight after two years
Started mission "Unity 25"; to test safety on suborbital transports
A new suborbital flight test carried out by the British company Virgin Galactic, which specializes in space flights for the commercial market, started today at 3:00pm Italian time. The launch was carried... more
AirlinesAircraft and safety. USA: FAA invests in prevention
Initiatives against "unexpected incursions" on runways - VIDEO
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has communicated the allocation of over 100 million dollars to a dozen airports. The aim is to strengthen the air accident prevention mechanism. The funds will... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Kiev closer to NATO
Poroshenko: "Task number one is to speed up European and Atlantic membership"
The outcome of the visit to Brussels by the ex-Ukrainian premier Petro Poroshenko is positive, with numerous meetings with European leaders. Among the most important issues addressed: the accession of... more
HelicoptersChina presents military assets for export
On display at the "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace" airshow in Malaysia
China's military industry is promoting a range of systems for export to developing countries. These assets include: a WJ-700 armed drone manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation... more
DefenseAmerican aircraft carrier in Norway
NATO showdown in a moment of maximum tension with Russia
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) showdown at a time of heightened tension with Russia over the war in Ukraine. The largest aircraft carrier in the world, the "USS Gerald R. Ford" of the US Navy,... more
AerospaceVirgin Orbit: all assets up for auction
After bankruptcy it closes its business, on the market for 36 million dollars
The former US aerospace company Virgin Orbit, specialized in the launch of satellites and now in bankruptcy, has announced that it will close permanently after the sale of all assets. These include its... more
AirlinesGeneva Airport: flights resume
Towards normal operations after activists have occupied the runway and landing
The Geneva International Airport is gradually resuming operations after a group of about 100 climate activists penetrated the Apron, partially occupying the take-off and landing runway. This forced the... more
DefenseItaly increases military spending
To strengthen the Eastern European front of the Atlantic Alliance in an anti-Russian function
The Italian economic commitment to support the missions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is growing. In the first months of 2023 were allocated 314 million euros to the defense sector (there... more
DefenseDenmark joins Pesco cooperation
Borrell: "It allows member states to invest, develop capabilities and prepare armed forces"
The European Council confirmed Denmark's participation in the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the permanent structured cooperation in European defense and security matters. Copenhagen thus becomes... more
Civil aviationThe eVtol for Switzerland-Italy routes are arriving
Agreement between German manufacturer and Swiss company
The German company Lilium, developer of the of the homonymous eVtol (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing), has announced a purchase agreement with the Swiss company Air-Dynamic, which operates connection... more
DefenseIsrael wants 20 new military helicopters
Consider agreement with USA for Apache or next generation aircraft
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), that is the Israeli armed forces (army, navy, air force), are evaluating the purchase of new US-made helicopters by 2025 to modernize the military aircraft fleet. In particular,... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Lufthansa (2): agreement by May
Rome is getting ready for the wedding with excellent financial forecasts and doubles the number of passengers transported
The Italian Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Giancarlo Giorgetti, whose ministry is the sole shareholder of the national air carrier ITA Airways, would like to formalize the agreement with the German... more
AirlinesUnited States: traveller attacks stewardess
670 reports of harassing passengers from the beginning of 2023
Another attack in the United States by a passenger harassing a flight attendant. This time it happened on an aircraft of the ultra low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines, after the cabin crew asked the traveler... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Lufthansa: negotiation at the final rush
As anticipated by AVIONEWS, the last details are defined: in particular management aspects
The negotiation between the German aviation group Lufthansa and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) for the purchase of 40% (value 250-300 million Euros) of the national air carrier ITA Airways... more
AirlinesUSA-Europe: airline tickets skyrocketing
Double-digit price increases on one of major carrier for transatlantic flights
US carrier United Airlines increased the price of all tickets for travel between the US and Europe by +33%. It emerges from the monitoring of the offers intended for loyal customers of the "United MileagePlus"... more