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DefenseEU: a MQ-9 military drone flies on civilian routes
It is the first time in Italy, thanks to a test coordinated by the Italian Air Force and Enav
For the first time in Italy, an MQ-9 Predator B military drone, produced by the american General Atomics company, used the same routes normally dedicated to civil air traffic for aircraft with a pilot... more
AirlinesContrails: airlines test new routes
Redirecting aircraft to higher or lower altitudes to pollute less
Contrails from airplanes would have a greater impact on global warming than the Co2 emitted by aircraft engines. These are those very thin white clouds that flying aircraft leave behind. This is what a... more
AirlinesITA Airways: President Turicchi on his way out?
The hypothesis of postponing the marriage with Lufthansa to June 2024 is strengthened
The current president of the Italian ITA Airways, Antonino Turicchi, could leave the company by the end of this year, that is December 2023. This is what emerges from rumors filtering through the press.... more
AirlinesUkraine: Kiev-Paris flight operated
Zelensky: "Opening of the airport will be a great victory for our defense of the skies"
A Boeing 777/300 plane took off in recent days from Kiev-Boryspil international airport and reached France. According to some experts, the flight was covered by electronic jamming systems of Russian radars.... more
AirlinesAir France, alleged illicit aid during pandemic
EU Court rejects the green light given at the time by the European Commission
The European General Court (Egc) has defined the economic aid received by the French airline Air France during the pandemic as "illicit financing". This is a ruling that rejects the decision taken by the... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: possible postponement to June 2024
A decision delayed for political reasons; the shadow of the European elections
The documents of the privatization operation of the air carrier ITA Airways, stipulated between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the German aviation group with Lufthansa, are on the table... more
DefenseC-27J military aircraft delivered to Slovenia
It is the finish line of a route lasting approximately two years managed by Segredifesa Italiana
The delivery of the first C-27J tactical transport aircraft to the Republic of Slovenia has been completed, the result of the "Government to Government" (G2G) type agreement between Italy and the Balkan... more
AirlinesIceland: eruption will not impact air transport
Pagani: "Aircrafts fly over the volcano, land and depart, perhaps there will be some delay"
The volcano eruption in Iceland is not expected to cause any particular disruption to air transport. The lava activity, which began on Monday in the Reykjanes peninsula, in the south-west of the country,... more
AirlinesFAA: no certain date on Max 7 plane
According to rumors, Agency certification will not arrive within the year
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not proposed a firm date for the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft. The aircraft manufacturer expected this to happen by the end of this year,... more
DefenseGreece will buy 35 military helicopters
United States gives green light to purchase UH-60M Black Hawk aircraft
Green light for Greece to purchase 35 twin-engine UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by the american company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group). The US State Department authorized the sale in recent days.... more
AirportsBrazil announces construction of 120 airports
Initiative supported by an investment plan of over 1.1 billion euros
The Government of Brazil has announced that it plans to build 120 new airports by 2026. This is an initiative supported by a private investment plan amounting to over 1.1 billion euros. The aim is to encourage,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group orders 40 additional A-220 planes
In the /300 variant, they will be added to the fleet of medium-range aircraft
The Supervisory Board of the Lufthansa Group has decided to place a firm order for 40 additional A-220/300 aircraft for its short- and medium-range fleet. The A-220 has been in service with the Group since... more
AirlinesBrazil: agreement with airlines on discounted flights
Agreement with three airlines in exchange for discounts on fuel prices
Agreement between the Brazilian government and three major airlines to offer air connections at discounted prices. The companies involved are Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras a... more
AirportsRussia: three airports in Moscow closed
Authorities justify the measure due to attacks by enemy drones
The international airports of Moscow-Domodedovo and Moscow-Vnukovo today introduced temporary restrictions on arrivals and departures from the Russian airport. At the moment there is no official confirmation... more
AirlinesITA Airways: 10 million euros seized
Labor Court rules in favor of 71 ex-Alitalia employees who have now been rehired
A judge of the Labor Court would have seized a sum equal to 9.441 million euros present in the accounts of the national carrier ITA Airways. This would be money deposited in an airline current account... more
AirlinesPalermo-New York flights returns
The direct flight was presented today, restored after five years
The direct flight between the "Giovanni Falcone e Paolo Borsellino" airport of Palermo-Punta Raisi and the US airport of New York has been restored after five years. The air connection will be operated... more
AirlinesRyanair at loggerheads with Brussels
O'Leary (CEO) against air strike in France: "Von der Leyen must intervene or resign"
The leaders of the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair are protesting on the 67th day of the strike by French air traffic controllers, who were also mobilized today, Monday 18 December 2023. Accusing finger... more
AerospaceGrottaglie Airport: Puglia aims for the cosmos
Vasile (AdP): "Let's prepare the Italian future that is now and the challenge of space"
An 11 million Euro project to strengthen Italy's commercial role in the aerospace sector. This is the aim of the reorganization project of the Italian "Marcello Arlotta" airport of Taranto-Grottaglie,... more
AirlinesAirline Ryanair: towards 100 million bonus
The company's value has more than doubled compared to August 2019
The CEO of the low-cost airline Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, is considering starting a sale of shares in the company with the aim of obtaining a potential bonus of 98.8 million euros. This is a planned move... more
AerospaceNorth Korea tests intercontinental missile
Tokyo: "It may have the ability to fly more than 15,000 km" - VIDEO
The militaries of South Korea and Japan announced that North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile tonight, that it would be capable of hitting the United States. This is just the latest in... more
AirlinesAirline Lufthansa versus "Last Generation"
Legal action started against climate activists for blockades of some airports
The German aviation group Lufthansa has asked for 740,000 euros in damages from the "Last Generation" climate activists. The reason? The protests organized between 2022 and 2023 at various German airports... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 15,500 artillery pieces destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 347,160 Moscow soldiers would... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM flies high at Stock Exchange
Smith: "With ITA we tried twice in the past and it didn't work, a third would have been too much"
The Franco-Dutch aviation group Air France-KLM flies high at Stock Exchange. This morning the stock recorded an increase of +3.20%, which combined with the good performance of the last few days ago recorded... more
AirlinesAirports as possible urban energy hubs
It emerges from a study published by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
Airports can transform into urban energy hubs. This is what emerges from a study recently published by Italian Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CdP), the state company of the Italian Ministry of Economy and... more
DefenseUS orders Sikorsky military helicopters
Construction of aircraft solicited under contract signed in 2022
The US Army is ordering the construction of UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters made by the US company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group). The value of the deal amounts to 443 million dollars. These... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines takes delivery of its first A-350/1000 airplane
It initially flying on the Tokyo-Haneda/New York-"JFK" route
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A-350/1000 from Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse, France. This model is set to become the airline’s new international aircraft, initially flying on... more
Finance and economyCanada will send helicopters to Latvia
North American country will double military presence as NATO deterrence
The Government of Canada has authorized the supply of four Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Bell CH-146 "Griffon" military helicopters to Latvia. The delivery has been scheduled for 2024. It's a move that... more
Civil aviationHX-50 helicopter unveiled, tests in 2024
English company ready to launch a technological aircraft for the luxury segment - VIDEO
A new luxury helicopter has been unveiled these days. The British manufacturer Hill Helicopters presented its new HX-50 for the first time during an event organized for the occasion at the Imperial War... more
Airlines"ITA-Lufthansa pact will be good for Fiumicino"
The words of Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma company
The agreement between the German group Lufthansa and the Italian flag carrier ITA Airways will bring notable developments to the "Leonardo Da Vinci" airport in Rome-Fiumicino. The leaders of the management... more
AirlinesHumo Air's first flight
The first Uzbek airline connection is scheduled for this week
The first scheduled flight operated by the new carrier Humo Air starts tomorrow, Friday 15 December. The Uzbekistan-based company has already started selling tickets for daily flights that will connect... more
HelicoptersMaxi contract for 82 H-145M helicopters signed (2)
62 firm orders plus 20 options, and support and services
The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for the purchase of up to 82 multi-role H-145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options). This is the largest order ever placed for... more
IndustryGovernment agreement on the next generation GCAP programme
The industries of Italy, Japan and UK welcomed the establishment of "GIGO"
The national defence industry leaders on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) –Leonardo (Italy), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) and BAE Systems (UK)- have welcomed the signing of the Convention o... more
HelicoptersBoeing: contract for six MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters
USASOAC has awarded it to the company
The US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing a contract to produce six remanufactured MH-47G Block II aircraft as a part of the Army’s modernization efforts. With the d... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM communicates estimates for 2026-2028
The data sent the stock soaring this morning
Aviation group Air France-KLM has released its financial forecasts for the period 2026-28. The company estimates a recovery in operating margin, with an improvement in economic results that will reach... more
DefenseGermany will purchase 82 military helicopters
The deal is worth 2.5 billion euros; first green light by Defense commission
Germany is about to sign a mega-contract for the purchase of H-145M military combat helicopters: according to rumours, the order, which includes aircraft actually purchased and others optioned, would concern... more
DefenseUkrainian war: over 17,300 aircraft destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 342,800 Moscow soldiers would... more
AirlinesITA-Alitalia: "Slots given up to be able to fly"
Labor judge of Milan reiterates that there is continuity between two companies
The sentence of the Labor Court of Milan, which ordered the reinstatement of a flight attendant from the former Alitalia company in the new national carrier ITA Airways, reiterated that in the transition... more
AirportsFraport traffic in November: passenger and flight volumes continue upward trend
Frankfurt Airport serving around 4.6 million passengers last month
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 4.6 million passengers in November 2023 –an increase of 12.2 percent year-on-year. Compared to pre-crisis levels, passenger numbers in the reporting month were still 9... more
AirlinesEasyJet: legal action against various brands
Court cases filed against some firms for use of the word "easy"
The legal actions of the owner and founder of the airline easyJet, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, continue, who in 2023 alone has filed more than a dozen court cases against some brands that use the word "easy".... more
AirlinesExpensive flights: increases of up to 40%
Territorial continuity eroded, State government always pays
A plane ticket to Sicily at Christmas costs up to 40% compared to December 2022. The phenomenon of high flight prices scares passengers. In view of the end-of-year holidays, prices continue to rise, in... more
AirlinesAirport strike on Sunday 17 December in Italy
Arms crossed for four hours for handling service workers
Four-hour national strike in the airport services sector for Sunday 17 December 2023. The protest is called by the unions Filt-Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uil Trasporti, Ugl, Italian Union for flight control and assistance... more
Civil aviationUK expects air taxis in 2033
Tested in-flight interaction between an eVtol and commercial aircraft
Air taxis will be able to operate safely in European skies within the next ten years. This is the conclusion reached by the experts after the first flight simulation organized by Nats (formerly National... more
DefenseUkrainian war: over 30,000 armored vehicles destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 341,500 Moscow soldiers would... more
Civil aviationAvolon agree on new order for 40 B-737 MAX jet aircraft
The lessor also ordered the same number of units in June
Boeing and Avolon announced the Ireland-based lessor intends to purchase 40 more B-737/8 airplanes to expand the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio – consisting of 737/8 and 737/10 variants– to more than 110 jet... more
DefensePoland wants to be a key NATO country
Tusk: "We will return to our rightful place within the EU"
The Government of Poland reiterated its aim to take a leading position in the defense sector in the European Union. The strategy to reach this goal is to transform itself into a strong ally of the United... more
AirlinesAvolon orders a further 100 A-321neo aircraft
Taking its total order for this model to 190 units
Avolon, the international leasing company, has signed a firm order for 100 A-321neo aircraft, taking its total order for this model to 190 units. With this latest agreement, Avolon’s total firm order-tally dir... more
DefenseBolivia will purchase two military helicopters
Employed in humanitarian emergencies and environmental disasters
The government of Bolivia has authorized the Ministry of Defense to purchase two multi-role military helicopters which will be used to carry out missions related to humanitarian emergencies and environmental... more
Civil aviationBoeing named Stephanie Pope COO
Effective January 1, 2024; she will report to President and CEO
Boeing announced yesterday Stephanie Pope as executive vice-president and chief operating officer of The Boeing Company. In this newly created position, effective January 1, 2024, she will report to its... more
Finance and economyUSA: Air Force is holding on to pilots
Ceiling established to provide bonuses to workers in service
The United States Air Force (USAF) has announced the establishment of a ceiling of 600,000 dollars to provide bonuses to its pilots in service. The goal is to convince enlisted personnel to stay in uniform.... more
DefenseBoeing cuts corporate strategists in half
Initiative that aims to reorient and manage industrial pressures in the sector
The US Boeing Group, specializing in the aerospace and defense sectors, has undertaken a rationalization of the workforce in its strategic ranks, halving the number of planners working within key divisions.... more