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AirportsBelgrade Airport: Vinci airports will manage it
The goal is to make it the Balkan landmark
The tender called for the management of Belgrade airport -the main one in the Balkan country- was won by the French private company Vinci airports, which for the commission created specifically by the... more
ReportChagos Islands: the strategic USAF airport in danger?
In the coming weeks the International Court will be pronounced
In the next weeks the International Court of Justice in The Hague will rule on a case that has been going on since 1966, the year in which the United Kingdom ceded the island Diego Garcia -from the Chagos... more
DefenseChina: Su-35 aircraft it will be a problem for the United States?
It will increase the offensive capabilities of the Chinese Air Force
During the wait for the Chengdu J-20 aircraft that should have stealth capacity but for which the time is not clear before becoming operational, the Beijing Air Force has equipped itself with the Russian... more
IndustryKC-46 Tanker aircraft completes FAA certification
It will refuel US, allied and coalition military planes
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s KC-46 tanker aircraft program a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), verifying that its refuelling and mission avionics systems meet F... more
AirlinesNew failure in Europe for an airline
The Belgian FlyVlm closes the commercial flight.
After the failure of the Swiss airline Sky Work and the announcement of the downsizing of Hop!, this week the closing of the flight operations came also for FlyVlm, a small Belgian airline used for regional... more
AerospaceSpace. Russian accusations: "The Soyuz has been sabotaged"
Is the loss of pressure from the ISS caused by a voluntary gesture?
Despite the fact that the director of the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) Dmitry Rogozin at first spoke of a micro-meteorite which caused the damage suffered to the spacecraft Soyuz, today he said that... more
AirportsOsaka: Kansai airport evacuated this morning
After the damage assessment it will be decided when to reopen it
The consequences of the typhoon "Jebi" that hit the coast of western Japan yesterday was 10 dead and more than 300 injured, and the important damage caused to the main infrastructure including the Osaka... more
Latest newsLibya: the Tripoli-Mitiga airport reopens
It was found a ceasefire agreement
After the clashes in Tripoli that caused at least 50 dead and 138 injured and that had also led to the closure of the Tripoli-Mitiga airport, it was found an agreement between the government forces and... more
AirlinesKorean Air: inaugural flight to Zagreb, in Croatia
After 11 hours and 40 minutes, welcomed with a water cannon ceremony
Korean Air celebrated its inaugural flight from Seoul, South Korea to Zagreb, Croatia on September 1, marking the first regular service connecting Croatia and Far East Asia directly.The airline’s maiden f... more
HelicoptersBoeing expands Australian data analytics services
For CH-47F Chinook helicopter fleet among the first to adopt the new ones
Boeing will begin integrating new data analytics tools into all Boeing Defence Australia support contracts, enhancing its position as a leading fleet services provider in the region.The Boeing AnalytX... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Emirates announces code-share partnerships
With Jetstar Pacific
Emirates and Jetstar Pacific have announced a new code-share agreement, expanding the existing partnership between the Dubai-based carrier and Jetstar Group. The new alliance with the Ho Chi Minh City-based... more
AirlinesAlitalia air tickets: the Pope pays, and Fedez no
Is it right at this situation to make "exchange of services"?
We read it in the last days about the "exchange of services" that Alitalia has agreed with the rapper Fedez and the fashion blogger Ferragni, for their wedding. Best wishes to the couple, some questions... more
Tilt-rotorsAgustaWestland: to trial the supposed responsibles for the crash of the AW-609 aircraft
During the test flight, the two test pilots died
The first preliminary hearing will be held next October 16 against the executives of AgustaWestland-Leonardo regarding the accident of the AW-609 tilt-rotor (airplane+helicopter) registration N609AG, which... more
AirlinesHop!: 100 layoffs announced by the carrier
The subsidiary of Air France downsizes its staff
Among the first dossiers on the table of the new CEO -which will settle on September 30th- of the Air France-KLM Group Benjamin Smith there will be the one concerning the Hop! Regional airline, born in... more
ReportSyria: began the aerial bombardments to Idlib
The offensive is prepared despite Trump's warning
Despite the fact that the President of the United States Donald Trump tonight -in Italy- warned through "Twitter" Syria and Russia to not cause a humanitarian tragedy in the country battered by a long... more
AirportsAircraft. Japan (2): huge damage to Kansai airport
In addition to flooding, an oil tanker hit the ground connection bridge -2 VIDEO
One of the largest airports in Japan namely the "Kansai" in Osaka will be closed from today for a period not defined yet due to the damage caused by the most powerful typhoon in the last 25 years. The... more
ReportJapan: 600 aerial connections canceled due to the typhoon Jebi
The strongest of the last 25 years
Foreign short news. Due to the passage of the typhoon Jebi in Japan expected from today and considered by the Japanese meteorological agency the most powerful of the last 25 years, most of the rail services... more
Military aviationIndia: first flights of pilots on French Rafale aircraft
Soon the first deliveries of the 36 ordered airplanes
Three French fighter planes Dassault Rafale have been occupied all week-end long in a training activity with the Indian Air Force close to Delhi. Together with the jets, from France also arrived 100 technicians... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2). IATA releases report on Indian aviation
Potential and challenges
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a comprehensive report on India’s aviation market. The report focuses on the challenges of realizing the economic and social benefits of an I... more
IndustryLeonardo: concrete actions for Genoa-based employees and Region
Confirmed its commitment to the development of production activities in the city
Leonardo has expressed its commitment to the city of Genoa, which was severely affected by the collapse of the Morandi Bridge on August 14th, and outlined the concrete steps it is taking to support employees... more
IndustryAircraft carrier. USA: "USS Kennedy" will be delivered sooner than expected
New construction methods have also reduced costs
The future US Navy "USS John F. Kennedy" aircraft carrier, which will be the second in the Ford class, has been completed at 50%, and this for Norfolk shipyard executives means to be ahead of its time,... more
AirlinesAir Algerie: 20 new aircraft to increase air connections
This was possible thanks to the new Algiers airport
Air Algerie will purchase another 20 aircraft in the next two years to increase international connections. The fleet of the Algerian carrier has 59 planes that are used to connect Algiers to European,... more
AerospaceSpace. ESA-JAXA: "Bepi Colombo" probe will be send soon for Mercury
Two orbital modules to study the planet closest to the Sun.
After obtaining the flight qualification on October 19 the "Bepi Colombo" spacecraft will be sent to the space with an Ariane 5 rocket carrier, which will depart from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana.... more
ReportLibya. Italy excludes possible military air intervention
Tripoli airport remains closed
While in Tripoli clashes continue between the regular forces under the control of the Government of Fajez al-Sarraj and the anti-government militias, in Italy the Government is compact both in criticizing... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: strengthening Indian aviation
Preparing for a trebling of passengers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of India to maximize the potential contribution of aviation to India’s development by addressing infrastructure constraints t... more
AerospaceTAS will lead studies for two European Lop-G elements
The exploration of the Moon becomes true
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), joint-venture between Thales 67% and Leonardo 33%, announced today to have signed contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Phase A/B1 studies of two elements of... more
Fair and shows"MSPO 2018" (2). Airbus confirms presence at the event
The industry ready to address the modernization needs of the Polish Air Force
Airbus showcases a comprehensive range of defence, space and security products and services at this year's "MSPO" exhibition, Central Europe's largest aerospace and defense show, which runs September 4-7... more
Fair and showsAircraft and helicopters. "MSPO 2018" (4-7 September in Poland)
28,000sm of exhibition space for 618 Defence companies
From 4 to 7 September 2018 Targi-Kielce in Poland again become the focal point for global defence; this is owed to the consecutive edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO.Almost 28,000... more
ReportTripoli: the airport is still closed
Clashes in the city continue with anti-government militias
The Libyan government of Fayez al-Sarraj has closed all flights to and from the Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli since Saturday, diverting all air traffic to the airport of Misurata considered more... more
AirportsChicago-O'Hare: protest today that aims to block the airport
The demonstrators want to occupy the highway
Yesterday during a demonstration held in Chicago, it was threatened the blockade of the access routes of the Chicago-O'Hare airport for the "Labor Day" scheduled in the United States today. The goal of... more
AccidentsRussia: Mil Mi-8 helicopter crashes in Siberia
Died all the 3 people on board
A "bad" Sunday for the Mil Mi-8 helicopters, because in addition to the one crashed in Afghanistan that caused the death of 12 people, it fell a second in the Irkutsk region in Russia causing the death... more
AirlinesRyanair: retroactive new baggage policy
Is it to fly becoming the contrary of the low-cost idea?
The new Ryanair fare, which includes hand baggage for a fee, has not yet become effective -since it will become available from 1 November- but those who have already booked a flight from that date on will... more
DefenseCold war scenarios in the Med between the US and Russia
Tension between maritime patrol aircraft and submarines rises
Cold war scenarios in the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea where the United States and Russia are "facing" by sending submarines and maritime patrol aircraft in to the area. While Russia brought part... more
ReportHawaiian Airlines: bursts pepper spray on an airplane in flight
15 people intoxicated by the fumes released. NTSB opens inquiry
Last Saturday, on the Boeing B-767/300ER plane of Hawaiian Airlines operated on the route Oakland-Maui -flight HA23- exploded a pepper spray that was inside the luggage of one of the 256 passengers. From... more
DefenseAircraft. USA: from 2019 operational the Agadez base
Among the largest installations of the USF from where the attacks with drones will start
The United States has begun to build what will be one of the largest Air Force (USAF, US Air Force) bases outside the US territory. An investment of about $ 280 million for the military installation that... more
CuriositiesMH390 Malaysia: identified the aircraft in the jungle of Cambodia?
On Google Maps found a wreck that would be compatible with the B-777
The place where the wreck of the Boeing B-777/200 plane of the MH370 flight of Malaysia Airlines disappeared from the radar on March 8, 2014 is one of the greatest mysteries of civil aviation, but a British... more
AccidentsAfghanistan: 12 killed in the Mil Mi-8 helicopter crash
At the basis of the accident a technical failure
A Russian-produced Mil Mi-8MTV helicopter -with registration ER-MHR- used by an international Moldovan freight company crashed yesterday during take-off from the 209th Army Corps base at Mazar-i Sharif,... more
Finance and economyAegean Airlines: 1H2018 financial results
The Greek carrier has introduced eleven new international routes
The Greek Aegean Airlines announced its first half 2018 (1H2018) results with consolidated revenue at € 455.7m, 1% higher compared to the respective period in 2017 and net losses narrowing to € 13.8m fro... more
IndustryPhoto. Singapore receives first A-330MRTT airplane
It made its official public appearance at the RSAF's 50th anniversary parade
Airbus has delivered the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) first A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The airplane made its first official public appearance on Saturday 1 September 2018 at t... more
AirportsDaxing Airport: 8 thousand workers at work to respect the times
The opening is scheduled for June 2019
Today at Daxing International Airport, which will open to the public in June 2019, a visit was made to Li Jianhua, the Executive Director of the project made and built by the Beijing Urban Construction... more
AccidentsPakistan: Sea King of the Navy crashes
Fallen into the sea due to unknown causes. One dead
A Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopter from the Pakistan Navy crashed into the Arabian Sea today causing the death of one of the seven crew members. The Navy spokesman confirmed the incident and explained... more
DefenseUSA: published report that warns the Air Force
Too many long operations will create operational problems in the future
The report published by "Rand" on the future of the US Air Force (Usaf, Us Air Force) confirmed the concerns of senior air force officials about the possibility of maintaining current operating rhythms... more
AerospaceRussia: "We will no longer carry NASA astronauts from 2019"
The goal is to become the space superpower
Following the incident occurred on board the International Space Station (ISS) where an impact with a very small space debris caused a 2 mm hole in the Soyuz spacecraft, provoking a loss of pressure inside... more
AirlinesAirAsia: cancelled the jv to create a low-cost in China
Political frictions underlying the decision?
AirAsia announced that it had abandoned plans to form a joint-venture with the Chinese financial company Everbright Group -under government control in Beijing- which would serve as the basis for creating... more
AerospaceISS: apprehension for a loss of internal pressure
To cause it a small 2 mm hole immediately sheltered by the astronauts
Yesterday in the International Space Station (ISS) there was a great apprehension since the pressure began to fall slowly due to a hole -singled out in the morning by the astronauts- about two millimeters... more
AccidentsSmolensk plane crash: Poland calls for new expertise
Moscow responds: already explored and rejected hypothesis on board
The investigative committee investigating the plane crash of the presidential flight of Poland crashed near Smolensk in Russia in 2010 and which led to the death of all 96 people on board -including President... more
DefenseIran: short-range ballistic missiles deployed in Iraq
They could hit Israel and US bases
Iran, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, would have installed short-range ballistic missiles into Iraq, which could put all regional enemies -Israel and US military bases in the Middle... more
DefenseUSA: permanent the presence of two B-52H in the skies adjacent to China
Aircraft in flight to deter any possible action
While Russia and China are preparing for the "Vostok-2018" exercise -which should involve 300,000 soldiers- and the Beijing government continues its assertive policies towards countries bathed by the East... more
AirlinesWizz Air undertakes Ukrainian expansion from Billund
The low-cost confirms it from next March
Already serving Billund Airport from eight destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, Poland and Romania, and soon Austria, Wizz Air has confirmed that from 2 March 2019 it will add Ukraine to... more
AirlinesRAM announces new Casablanca route
It will be served by a Dreamliner plane
Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced it will launch the first-ever Miami-Casablanca route on April 3, 2019.The destination will be operated with a B-787/8 Dreamliner aircraft. The... more