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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Brussels proposes new aid
G7 countries meeting tomorrow to talk about sanctions against Moscow and support for Kiev
After the heated discussion that yesterday led the United States Congress to suspend the planned shipment of armaments to Ukraine, worth 6.2 billion dollars, the leaders of the G7 countries will hold a... more
DefenseUkrainian war: US suspends aid to Kiev
About 16 billion dollars will be provided to pay salaries to federal employees
Ukraine will not receive an additional 6.2 billion dollars in military aid from Washington. It is what emerged in the last few hours after a heated political discussion in the United States Congress regarding... more
AirlinesIran: expanding air graveyard
Government: "National companies have to make the country a technological hub of the Middle East"
Tehran's aircraft cemetery is making it big. Last year a satellite photo taken at the international airport of the Iranian capital showed the world at least 20 planes of various sizes abandoned in an area... more
DefenseAirplanes and helicopters. The "Nato Tiger Meet" exercise in Gioia del Colle (October 2-13)
It returns to Italy 35 years after the last time
The 2023 edition of the "NATO Tiger Meet" from October 2nd to 13th at the Italian Air Force's Gioia del Colle (Bari) military airport. This is one of the most important and articulated international exercises,... more
Civil aviationUSA: agreement pilots-United Airlines
Workers will get a salary increase of up to +40% in four years
Pilots at US carrier United Airlines will get a pay increase of up to +40% over four years, including benefits and other improvements in working conditions. It is the positive outcome of the negotiations... more
AirlinesRussia: presidential aircraft fleet in difficulty
For sale refurbished Tu-204 and Tu-214 aircraft over 20 years old
Russia's Special Flight Detachment, the office responsible for the air transport of senior state officials, appears to be offering national airlines the opportunity to acquire some unused aircraft from... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: a rule that locks in the agreement
Text of the Council of Ministers which reiterates Brussels' thesis on the discontinuity with Alitalia
The Italian Government has reiterated what has been expressed several times by the European Commission: there is no continuity between the air carrier ITA Airways and the former company Alitalia in extraordinary... more
AirlinesAircraft. Italian strike: reduced to four hours today
Protests of the handling sector, airline related industries and easyJet flight attendants
The Italian strike in the air transport sector scheduled for today 29 September has been reduced to four hours. The workers in the airport services sector will be the ones to fold their arms for ground... more
Civil aviationGreece purchases 4 firefighting helicopters
Green light from the Ministry of Finance to spend 100 million euros
Greece invests resources to strengthen the national public firefighting service fleet. The Hellenic Ministry of Finance, led by Kostis Hatzidakis, yesterday approved the purchase of four heavy transport... more
DefenseAustralia: NH-90 helicopters definitively grounded
Advance by one year due to recent fatal accident
The Government of Australia has announced that the Australian Defense Force's entire fleet of NHIndustries MRH-90 "Taipan" multi-role military helicopters have been taken out of service. The reason for... more
AirlinesSingapore airport: Terminal 2 reopens
Complete reactivation expected by the end of October with new shops and restaurants
The north wing of Terminal 2 of Singapore Changi International Airport reopens today with the first take-offs and arrivals scheduled. The works, lasted three and a half years, involve the renovation, modernization... more
AirlinesITA Airways at the second NY edition of "Travel Hashtag"
The USA is the first international market for the Italian flagship airline
ITA Airways, the Italian flagship carrier participated in the last days in the second New York edition of "Travel Hashtag", the travelling networking-event format with focus on Italy and the promotion... more
DefenseMexico: anti-drug helicopters in action
Maxi operation with aircraft and vehicles in support of 800 soldiers
The Mexican armed forces kicked off a massive anti-drug operation yesterday with dozens of helicopters and military vehicles supporting a combined force of around 800 officiers of National Guard and Police.... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: what peace?
Crimea at the center of requests from both sides in the conflict
The peace negotiation between Russia and Ukraine has been at a standstill for a long time, due to the demands of both parties, entrenched in their own proposals. The topic was discussed in August during... more
AirlinesOverbooking: solution or problem?
Passengers dispute it, but it helps airlines keep prices low
There is a commercial policy widely used by air carriers to increase the filling rate of aircraft and to avoid last-minute cancellations. This is overbooking, an aggressive but legal practice that has... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: airport slots slow the pact
Germans are reportedly taking time to negotiate with Brussels to reduce flight windows
The Italian Government has intervened in recent days to save the agreement between the national carrier ITA Airways and the Lufthansa aviation Group. Brussels will have to express its opinion on the pact... more
AirportsWashington airport: argument over a gun in the bag
Busch (stopover security): "No valid excuse for ignoring the presence of a weapon"
Harmony and trust are the basis of a solid marriage. This was not the case for a couple stopped at the security checkpoint at the "Ronald Reagan" national airport in Washington, in the United States. The... more
DefenseNigeria buys 12 more attack helicopters
They will be destined for the nascent aviation department of the National Army
The Government of Nigeria has approved the acquisition of 12 MD-530F "Cayuse Warrior" attack helicopters, developed by the US company MD Helicopters. These rotary-wing vehicles will be destined for the... more
DefenseRomania will purchase 32 military aircraft
A 6.5 billion dollars deal for the sale of US F-35 fighters
Romania's defense ministry said it is planning to purchase 32 US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 military fighter planes. This is a sale that follows the agreement between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Italian Government wants to save agreement
Intervention after rehiring ex-Alitalia workers decided by some judges
The Italian Government reiterated what has been expressed several times by the European Commission: there is no continuity between the air carrier ITA Airways and the former company Alitalia in extraordinary... more
Civil aviationAirbus nominates new Commercial Aircraft business CEO
Christian Scherer reports to industry's CEO Guillaume Faury
Brief. Airbus is announcing a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business. Christian Scherer to become new CEO of this... more
AirportsGatwick Airport limits number of flights
Temporary measure due to shortage of air traffic control personnel
London-Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom has temporarily limited the number of scheduled flights this week. This is a temporary measure due to the shortage of air traffic control personnel. The aim... more
AirlinesBristol Airport invests in transport and parking
Funds for 70 million euros; the works should last 18 months
Bristol Airport in the UK is investing more than 69 million euros to create a new multi-storey car park and intermodal public transport hub. It's an initiative that is part of the plan to expand the operational... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches its new marketing campaign in North America
From today San Francisco and LA, followed Boston, Washington, Miami and NY
ITA Airways presented its new marketing campaign called "A Sky Full of Italy" to local media representatives and stakeholders during a press event that took place at the Consulate General of Italy in New... more
AirlinesItalian aircraft strike on September 29
The protest of handling sector, airline related industries and easyJet flight attendants
A 24-hour national strike in the transport sector called for Friday September 29. Buses, trams, metro and airport services throughout Italy are at risk. The unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil Trasporti, Ugl-Air... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russian admiral killed
Commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet reportedly lost his life. Moscow does not confirm
Kiev announced the death of Russian Admiral Viktor Sokolov, following the military attack conducted by Ukrainian military forces against the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, located in Sevastopol... more
AirlinesExpensive flights: on talk about it in Brussels
Urso (Italian Mimit): "I have a specific mandate: to protect the weakest, citizens, consumers and businesses"
The Competitiveness Council, which brings together the competent ministers of all the Member States in the fields of the Internal market, Consumer protection and information, Industry, Space, Technical... more
AirlinesTurbulences on the plane are multiplying
It happens due to ongoing climate change - VIDEO
Images of turbulence during flights are increasingly the main theme of videos that go viral on the web. Made by passengers on board, these shots show the strong emotions of travelers and the ups and downs... more
Finance and economyGcap aircraft: London will invest 2 billions
Program headquarters in the UK, coordination in Japan
The United Kingdom has committed to spending 2 billion pounds on the development of the Global Combat Air Program (Gcap) military aircraft, the project for the creation of a new generation supersonic fighter... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Marseille with ITA Airways' aircraft
A-320neo will take off in the early afternoon
The Holy Father will depart today on 22nd September at 2:35 pm from Rome-Fiumicino Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. For this Apostolic Journey, he will be travelling on an ITA Airways flight with... more
Finance and economyArgentina could regenerate old helicopters
Out of service CH-46 military aircraft could return to service
Argentina is considering the purchase of remanufactured Boeing Vertol CH-46 "Sea Knight" military transport helicopters. These are aircraft, retired from service, which were part of the fleet of the United... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 1355 planes and helicopters 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. 274,950 Moscow soldiers would... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport: hotel with solar power plant opens
New structure inaugurated that focuses entirely on sustainability
An innovative hotel equipped with its own solar power plant opened recently near Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. It is called "The Florian Hotel" and is located inside a structure that in the past housed the... more
DefenseChina seeks highly educated airline pilots
Beijing Navy launches new recruitment campaign
China is looking for military aircraft pilots. The navy has started a recruitment campaign among graduate students and is ready to raise the maximum age limit for entry into training schools. The objective... more
DefenseThe Gcap plane headquarters will be in London
The indiscretion in the press filters from Japanese sources
The headquarters of the Global Combat Air Program (Gcap), the development project of the sixth generation combat aircraft carried out jointly by Japan, Great Britain and Italy, will probably be in London.... more
Civil aviationNew Zealand: medical helicopter crash
Healthcare worker manages to complete rescue operation despite accident
An air ambulance made a "heavy landing" in New Zealand while carrying out medical treatment on a patient. It happened yesterday afternoon in Pirongia Park, south of the city of Auckland, while the crew... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport completed annual emergency exercise
Simulation tests immediate response and coordination between agencies
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise yesterday, simulating a security incident to test emergency procedures for communication, incident command, and coordination... more
AirportsUK: Sheffield airport about to reopen
New manager expected in 2024, after rescue plan approved by the municipality
The British "Robin Hood" airport in Doncaster-Sheffield could soon return to operation. In fact, negotiations will begin next week to find an investor who believes in the airport. Closed for a year, estimates... more
AirportsSingapore Airport: travel without a passport
It will be replaced by biometric technology and extended to various security procedures
Passengers departing from Singapore-Changi International Airport will no longer need to present their passport. It will be one of the first countries in the world to introduce automated boarding authorization.... more
Finance and economyWhy Nigeria invests in helicopters?
Government is strengthening Navy and Air Force fleets
Nigeria is upgrading and modernizing its armed forces' fleet of military aircraft. Last August it announced that in September it would take delivery of 18 new attack helicopters: 12 US Bell AH-1Z Vipers... more
AirportsSochi airport hit by Ukrainian raid
Operations at the airport are proceeding normally
Ukrainian armed forces have struck Sochi-Adler International Airport, located in the Krasnodar region on the Black Sea in European Russia. A diesel tank located along the border of the airport grounds... more
AirlinesUSA: fake engine components discovered
Manufacturer CFM International starts legal action against a supplier
US carriers United, Southwest and Virgin have identified the presence of faulty components inside some CFM International engines, supplied by the manufacturer AOG Technics. The airlines said they were... more
DefensePrague celebrates new military helicopters
Czech Republic remembered him on the occasion of "Nato Days 2023"
The government of the Czech Republic has celebrated the delivery of the first four new attack helicopters produced by the US manufacturer Bell Textron. These are three AH-1Z Viper aircraft and one UH-1Y... more
Civil aviationParis deploys anti-migrant helicopter
The Élysée mobilizes counter-terrorism to manage flows on the Italian-French border
The migrant emergency in Italy has pushed Paris to mobilize the anti-terrorism service to deal with the flows concentrated on the Italian-French border. The country beyond the Alps has deployed ground... more
AccidentsItalian PAN plane crash: pilot Del Dò under investigation
Documents acquired in the "Frecce Tricolori" headquarters and in the Turin airport management offices
The Ivrea Prosecutor's Office has entered Oscar Del Dò, 36, in the register of suspects. The pilot was at the controls of the Aermacchi MB-339 "Pony 4" aircraft (registration MM54539/4) of the Italian... more
Latest newsUSA: Zelensky in the United States
Participation in the UN Security Council and meeting with Biden expected
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the United States. Tomorrow, Wednesday 20 September, the debate dedicated to Ukraine is scheduled at the United Nations Security Council. The meeting... more
DefenseTaiwan-China tensions: air violations
Highest number of aircraft ever recorded in over two years of daily monitoring
Another incursion by Chinese military aircraft into Taiwan. Taipei's defense ministry said today it had detected 103 Beijing plane flying over the airspace around the island in the last 24 hours. This... more
AccidentsUSA: plane crash during air show
The two pilots lost their lives in the subsequent crash to the ground
Two 1930s North American T-6 Texan military aircraft (registrations N2897G and N57418) collided in flight during the "Reno Air Races". The two pilots lost their lives in the subsequent crash to the ground.... more
DefenseIndonesia-Australia air exercise
"Elang Ausindo" starts with 300 soldiers and dozens of F-35 and F-16 military aircraft
The "Elang Ausindo" joint air military exercise between the Australian and Indonesian air forces begins. The aim is to build cooperation, mutual trust and greater harmony between the armed forces of the... more
AirlinesUSA: flight attendants threaten strike
Unions are calling for wage increases, after record earnings from airlines in the post-covid period
In the United States, the hostesses and stewards of the main American airlines could down tools due to a pay dispute in the coming weeks and at Christmas. The unions that protect the interests of flight... more