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AirlinesAircraft. Aeroflot resumes international routes
After economic sanctions Russian airline realigns offer and announces return abroad
The economic sanctions imposed by Western countries against Russia, due to the war in Ukraine, have led to the closure of airspace to airlines based in Moscow. For this reason, the air carrier Aeroflot... more
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AccidentsPlane crashed in China: 2nd black box found
Flight Data Recorder (FDR) sent to experts to understand causes of accident
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) confirmed the discovery in recent hours of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), the second black box of the B-737/800 aircraft that saves the parameters of... more
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AirlinesEthiopian Airlines: new CEO of the Group
Its BoD has announced it already effective
The Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced the appointment of Mesfin Tasew Bekele, as Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group, effective March 23, 2022. He has been a... more
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AirlinesNew software optimizes fuel consumption and air traffic
Over three million gallons of fuel saved by carriers in four years at one airport
More than 1 million gallons of fuel have been saved by air carriers in four years of testing at a US airport, thanks to software that reduces airport congestion during busy periods. That's according to... more
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AirlinesUSA: still an unruly passenger arrested
In 2022 FAA already started 274 investigations on physical or verbal aggression
A man made to go down from an airplane of the American Southwest Airlines has been arrested in these days from the police of Atlanta because he punch an employee of the company that was lending service... more
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AccidentsChina plane crash (2): investigations continue
Difficult Beijing-Washington coordination. Preliminary report in 30 days
The accident of the B-737/800 aircraft of the Chinese company China Eastern Airlines has had a very strong media impact in a country that has some of the strictest safety standards on air transport in... more
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AccidentsChina plane crash: the mistery of the black box
First the announced finding, then the turnaround of Caac
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has announced that search teams have found the second black box of the B-737/800 aircraft of China Eastern Airlines, which crashed last Monday in the mountains... more
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AirlinesMoody's: the environmentalism of air transport
Air carriers ability to reduce their CO2 emissions is limited
The US company Moody's, which specializes in financial research and analysis, has stated that the ability of airlines to reduce their harmful CO2 emissions is very limited. This situation is due to two... more
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AccidentsPlane crash in China (2): Beijing stops the B-737/800s
China Eastern Airlines safely grounds more than 200 aircraft
The air carrier China Eastern Airlines -the second largest company of the Dragon- and its controlled airlines (China Cargo, China United, Ott) have temporarily grounded the entire fleet of B-737/800: about... more
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AccidentsPlane crash in China: human remains found
CAAC reports hope for black box data extraction
Three days after the plane crash in China, searches continue among the wreckage of the B-737/800 aircraft of China Eastern Airlines, scattered in the mountainous region of Teng County, Wuzhou Prefecture,... more
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AirlinesTwo ITA Airways routes powered by SAF at Fiumicino Airport
The availability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel is increasing
Rome-Fiumicino Airport is increasing the availability of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), an aviation biofuel made from renewable raw materials capable of supporting the reduction of CO2 emissions in the... more
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AirlinesIreland helps carrier Aer Lingus
Another injection of public money equal to 200 million Euros
The Irish Government has provided an injection of public funds amounting to 200 million Euros via the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) to help the national flag carrier Aer Lingus, a company controlled... more
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AccidentsPlane crash in China (2): black box damaged
Government and CAAC announce start of investigation
The investigation team set up in record time by the Chinese government, to investigate the flight MU5735 crash, has announced that one of the two black boxes of the B-737/800 of China Eastern Airlines... more
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AerospaceA solar sail for space transportation
A French company raises two million Euros. First launch in October
French start-up Gama has announced that it has raised 2 million dollars from investors who believed in its project to develop a solar sail that will be used in future space exploration and interplanetary... more
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AccidentsPlane crash in China: the silence of the pilots
No alert messages communicated to the control tower before the crash
The more hours pass, the more the story of the plane crash in China becomes intricate. To date, the most credible hypotheses would be two: technical failure and voluntary action of the pilot. However,... more
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AirlinesAir Canada orders six A-321XLR aircraft
To sustainably support network expansion from the country
Air Canada has confirmed an order with Airbus for six A-321XLR aircraft, previously listed as undisclosed in the industry's order book. With this commitment the carrier’s A-321XLR fleet will comprise 2... more
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AirlinesPlane crash in China (2): Beijing wonders
Footage captured by surveillance cameras at a manufacturing plant - VIDEO
China is reeling from the tragedy of the China Eastern Airlines B-737/800 aircraft that crashed in the mountains of Guanxi, China, killing 132 people on board, including nine crew members. The model of... more
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AerospaceSpaceX will take OneWeb satellites into orbit
Agreement signed today after suspended collaboration with Russian Soyuz due to war
After the decision to suspend the entrusting of launch services of OneWeb satellites to the Russian company Soyuz, today the space company based in Great Britain has signed a new collaboration agreement... more
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AccidentsPlane crash in China: hypothesis on the crash
From technical problem to intentional gesture nothing can be excluded
After the crash of the B-737 airplane of the Chinese airline China Eastern Airlines in a mountainous area of Guangxi province, that caused 132 victims yesterday, the first hypotheses on the causes that... more
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AirlinesThe new airport in Mexico City
Amidst controversy and political promises: Obrador's president is all about the structure
Today the inauguration in Mexico of the new "Felipe Ángeles" airport in Mexico City, located about 40 km from the city center. There are those who are already turning up their noses. Some industry experts... more
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AirlinesMoscow: Azur Air authorized for MRO service on all its aircraft
Now also on the B-737 and B-777 models registered in Russia
The Russian carrier Azur Air, which changed its operations from regional to charter, has obtained from the national civil aviation authority Rosaviatsia the authorization to carry out the MRO service (Maintenance,... more
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AirlinesRussia suspends agreement with Bermuda on air safety
Airworthiness controls now in charge of Russian air transport agency
In response to the economic sanctions of the Western countries against the Kremlin, which are hitting hard the Russian air transport sector, the Russian Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin, ordered the suspension... more
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AirlinesNo more masks on British Airways planes
Among the first airlines in the world to eliminate the requirement on some routes
British Airways has become one of the first airlines in the world to remove the requirement to wear face masks on board its aircrafts. The restrictions, however, remain valid for those routes whose destinations... more
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AerospaceHigh inflation impacts SpaceX
Musk: "Better to own physical things in these cases, but I'm not selling my cryptocurrencies"
US entrepreneur Elon Musk has let investors know that two companies he founded, space company SpaceX and electric vehicle specialist Tesla, are facing high inflationary pressure, however he has no plans... more
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AirlinesRussia protects domestic air carriers
Moscow starts registration of foreign aircraft to ensure certifications and operations
In the last hours Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law to protect the operations of national air carriers that have in their fleet aircraft manufactured abroad or leased through foreign leasing... more
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AirlinesITA-Swissport: preliminary agreement handling unit Alitalia in extraordinary administration
For the activities relating to Fiumicino and Linate airports
In relation to the tender for the acquisition of the handling business unit of Alitalia under Extraordinary Administration expiring today, 14 March 2022, ITA Airways announces that it has signed a preliminary... more
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AirlinesITA Airways-Atitech: preliminary agreement for maintenance unit of Alitalia in extraordinary administration
In relation to the tender expiring today
In relation to the tender for the acquisition of the maintenance business unit of Alitalia under Extraordinary Administration expiring today, 14 March 2022, ITA Airways announces that it has signed a preliminary... more
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AirlinesAeroflot: the Deputy Director leaves
A choice dictated from the western economic sanctions to the Russian managers
The economic sanctions imposed by Western governments against Russian entrepreneurs have also targeted the managers of Moscow's main air carriers. Among them there are the top managers of Aeroflot and... more
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AirlinesUS extends obligation mask on planes
Prolonged directive on all public transport until mid-April
The US government agency Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for the control of airports and passengers on US transport, will extend the requirement to wear a face mask at... more
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AirlinesAirbus increases production of H-160 helicopters
Enhanced and digitized assembly line to create 35 units per year
European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters said that it will boost its production capacity for twin-engine H-160 helicopters. After seven years of development 2021 was a turning point, with 52 aircraft ordered... more
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AirlinesUnited States: more laser attacks on aircraft
FAA investigates four incidents near Seattle-Tacoma airport
The scourge of laser attacks on aircraft continues to plague the United States and shows no sign of stopping. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched new investigations after numerous... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: interest from Delta Airlines and Air France-Klm
Joint expression of interest on the Mise table, then opening of the data room
The US air carrier Delta Airlines and the French-Dutch Air France-Klm have formalized a joint expression of interest to acquire the majority of the flag carrier ITA Airways, thanks to the support of an... more
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AirlinesRussia promises help to domestic air carriers
The announcement just days after Boeing and Airbus suspended services
The Russian government will help domestic air carriers so that they can keep their foreign aircraft fleets operational. The initiative comes just days after the announcement of the suspension of services,... more
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AirlinesAirbus bets on Australian hydrogen
Agreement to secure first aircraft by 2035
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian mining company Fortescue Metals, whose services it intends to use to reduce Co2 emissions in the air transport... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport: masks yes or masks no
In the US the debate grows, but the obligation ends on March 18th
The use of anti-covid-19 masks at some of the latest major public events in the United States appears sporadic, while some schools have made their use optional. However, aboard airplanes and on other modes... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Ana Holdings unveils AirJapan, a new international airline brand
Taking off in the second half of fiscal 2023
Ana Holdings and Air Japan Co., Ltd. today unveiled "AirJapan", a new airline brand for medium-haul international routes.Previously in fall 2020, ANA Group announced a new airline brand as part of the... more
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AirlinesCarriers struggling with high oil prices
Increases of 50% in Northwest Europe from February 25th to date
The price of oil has risen to its highest level since 2008 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The increase had already been underway for several months due to low global crude oil supplies. The... more
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AirlinesLufthansa could found a new air carrier
Decision following the dispute between Germanwings pilots and unions
The German airline Lufthansa may set up a new company to split short-haul from main brand's long-haul services. This new airline could manage feeder flights to Munich and Frankfurt airports, providing... more
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AirlinesWar keeps Japanese planes away from Europe
Companies divert routes to avoid flying over Russia and Ukraine
Two of the main Japanese carriers, All Nippon Aiways and Japan Airlines, have cancelled since yesterday their flights between Asian airports and European airports due to security concerns and the closure... more
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AirlinesLufthansa will not return to profit in 2022
Spohr (CEO): "Partnership with ITA is our strategic goal"
The Board of Directors of the German air carrier Lufthansa, contrary to earlier wishes, is not certain that the airline will return to profit in 2022. The company's top management is certain that passenger... more
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AirlinesTwo new offers for ITA Airways
In the next few hours the data room will open to evaluate the airline's performance
The national airline ITA Airways has received two new expressions of interest, in addition to the one already made official by the Italian shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) with the... more
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AirlinesStop supplies Boeing-Airbus to Russian air carriers
Decision follows economic sanctions against Moscow
Two of the world's largest manufacturers in the aviation industry, the US Boeing and the European Airbus, have stopped the supply of components for their aircraft in the fleets of Russian companies. This... more
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AirlinesAirbus inaugurates new campus to train the pilots of tomorrow
In the South-West of France
Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE), a 100% subsidiary of the company, has inaugurated a new campus, in Angoulême, South-West France. During the ceremony, the indusry confirmed that Volotea, the Barcelona-based... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Ukraine conflict: four effects on the sector
From chaos in EU skies to higher ticket and fuel prices
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine have a major impact on the passenger, cargo and charter airline industry. It's not just because Canada, the European Union and the United States have closed airspace... more
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AirlinesCivil Aviation Authority investigates British Airways
Too many flights cancelled due to IT problems suffered
Officials of the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have begun an informal discussion with the corporate managers of the airline British Airways. At the center of the discussion are the IT problems... more
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AirlinesQatar Airways on A-350 aircraft
The carrier replies to the Airbus industry
Qatar Airways communicated in a press release that "Welcomes the decision of the High Court on Friday 18 February 2022 which issued an injunction against Airbus. The essence of the order is that Airbus... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Airbus asks compensation to Qatar Airways
A 220 million dollars fine for refusing delivery of two A-350 airplanes
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus asked British courts to impose a 220 million dollars fine, yesterday, on airline Qatar Airways for refusing to take delivery of two A-350 aircraft. In turn, the Arab... more
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AirlinesItalian ENAC: European authorities have banned overflight Ukraine and neighboring areas
Interested in military actions to protect flight safety
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) informs that as of today, on February 24, 2022, following the situation between Russia and Ukraine, the European authorities have ordered a ban on civil aviation... more
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AirlinesITA Airways launches new service
It represents a step forward in its commercial strategy
ITA Airways launches Flight Pass, a new service dedicated to its customers and featuring a personalised package of prepaid vouchers for the purchase of airline tickets in Economy, Superior and Business... more
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AirlinesSIA finalised order for A-350F aircraft
Signed at the "Singapore Airshow"
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A-350F freighter aircraft. The order was signed at the "Singapore Airshow" by SIA CEO Goh Choong Phong, and Airbus Chief... more