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AirlinesITA Airways (2): details of the Lufthansa offer
For the Germans to evaluate company performance, while Rome would remain the majority shareholder
After the official confirmation of the interest in acquiring the tricolor air carrier ITA Airways by the German aviation group Lufthansa CEO, Carsten Spohr, and the willingness of the Italian government... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: purchase offer expected by the end of 2022
Pressing by the Government: 250 million of public resources will be needed in March 2023
The negotiations on the privatization of the air carrier ITA Airways between the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Lufthansa aviation group could be closed by the end of the year. In... more
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Civil aviationAlbania-Italy agreement on Civil Protection
End of collaboration on helicopter maintenance services
The Italian Council of Ministers has approved the draft of the project for the creation of the Civil Protection system in Albania. To support this initiative, a loan of 30 million Euros was set up for... more
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AirlinesAci Europe: passenger traffic full recovery pushed back to 2025
Geopolitical tensions and the war in Ukraine will keep impacting several national markets
ACI EUROPE has today released a revised passenger traffic forecast for the European airport network, showing that passenger volumes in 2023 are set to fall -9% below pre-pandemic (2019) levels and that... more
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AirlinesAircraft. ITA Airways: soon Lufthansa offer
Expected initial investment of 180-200 million Euros for 40% of the company
These are crucial days for the negotiations on the privatization of the air carrier ITA Airways. The German aviation group Lufthansa would be ready to send its purchase offer to the Ministry of Economy... more
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AirlinesThe France-Germany match sets the skies ablaze
Financial forecasts for 2022 indicate that Lufthansa catches up with Air France
The Germany-France match is one of the most heartfelt challenges in Europe, not just in football. Just think of the causes and peace treaties of the two world wars, in the aerospace or automotive industry,... more
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AirlinesUnited Kingdom funds zero-impact air travel
It will be the first in the world on transatlantic routes: a feat planned by Virgin Atlantic in 2023
The UK's Department for Transport (DFT) has announced it has awarded British air carrier Virgin Atlantic 1.2 million dollars in government funding to build the world's first climate-neutral transatlantic... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: Mef-Lufthansa negotiation upon arrival
Among the reservations to be dissolved are industrial relations and working conditions
The German aviation group Lufthansa could soon formalize an official proposal for the purchase of the majority stake in the capital of the national air carrier ITA Airways. According to some rumors this... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: new flight from Fiumicino to the Maldives departing tomorrow
It will be operated until April 2023
The first ITA Airways direct flight from Rome-Fiumicino to Malè (Maldives) is departing tomorrow, and will be operated with the company's flagship, the A-350 aircraft.To meet the expected demand, the... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Brussels: connections from Qatar at risk
A request has been submitted to ask for the suspension of direct services
The emergency resolutions issued by the European Union Parliament to impose on the Gulf countries the protection of human rights according to Western values could jeopardize the aviation sector agreement... more
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Civil aviationNew rules on drone aircraft have been in force since January
Regulatory package "U-Space" defines European strategy 2.0 in the military and civilian fields
The implementation of the new European regulations on the use of drones contained in the "U-Space" package, which defines the continental strategy 2.0 on the management of remotely controlled unmanned... more
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AirlinesAir New Zealand relies on zero-emission aircraft
Agreement to build flight demonstrator by 2026
Air carrier Air New Zealand today said it will soon put pen to paper an agreement with four aircraft manufacturers: Eviation, Beta, VoltAero, Cranfield Aerospace. The aim is to develop some zero-emission... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: Lufthansa confirms interest
Spohr: "Agreement opens up perspectives. It's not a secret Italy is one of the most important markets for us"
The management of the German aviation group Lufthansa has confirmed the airline's interest in acquiring the majority stake in the national air carrier ITA Airways. The privatization procedure of the Italian... more
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AirlinesUnited Airlines orders 200 Boeing aircraft
The maxi commission also includes dozens of B-787 Dreamliners
United Airlines today announced an order for 100 B-787 Dreamliners and 100 B-737 MAX airplanes. It is a decision with which one of the main American carrier intends to modernize its fleet, make it more... more
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AirlinesAir India towards the purchase of 500 aircraft
Among the models chosen there are almost certainly A-350 and B-787 and B-777
Air India, controlled by the industrial conglomerate Tata Group, is ready to purchase about 500 aircraft produced by Airbus and Boeing. The deal has an estimated value that could exceed 100 billion dollars... more
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AirportsVinci Airports bets on Mexican airports
Acquired stake in the Centro Norte Aeroportuario Group (Oma)
The airport management company Vinci Airports, which operates in Europe, Asia, Latin America and North America, has acquired for USD 1.17 billion dollars a 29.99% stake (Fintech stake) in Grupo Aeroportuario... more
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AirlinesFirst C-919 aircraft delivered
Entered the fleet of China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines today received the first airplane of the C-919 long-range airliner. It is the first aircraft produced almost entirely domestically by the State-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport: rising prices of air tickets
Walsh (IATA): "The inevitable impact of the increase in costs of harmful emissions and fuel"
Airline ticket prices will be higher. This was stated by the leaders of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an organization that brings together most of the major airlines in the world.... more
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AirlinesFrance may restrict short trips by plane
Brussels will allow the Paris government to favor rail transport
The European Commission has given a first positive opinion on the French government's request to ban air connections on short domestic routes, on routes where travelers have an alternative offered by rail... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. IATA: airlines cut losses in 2022
Return to profit in 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a return to profitability for the global airline industry in 2023 as airlines continue to cut losses stemming from the effects of the COVID-19... more
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Civil aviationSwiss Rega orders 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters
For its mountain bases
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered a second batch of 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters to be operated from its mountain bases. They will replace the current fleet of AW-109SP helicopters. This... more
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Civil aviationBoeing announced new international leaders
Former Australian diplomat and minister named the new president of BI
Boeing announced that Brendan Nelson AO will take over as president of Boeing International (BI) and lead the company's international strategy and corporate operations. The former Australian diplomat and... more
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AirlinesITA Airways launched New Delhi-Rome direct flight
At the ceremony carrier, AdR, ENIT, ENAC and the Indian Ambassador in Italy
ITA Airways’ first flight from Rome-Fiumicino to New Delhi, with the A-330 aircraft, departed last Saturday 100% full in terms of passengers at 2:10pm. The ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rome-Fiumicino wa... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: the Lazzerini-Altavilla clash
Exclusive by the newspaper "La Stampa" reveal internal turmoil
There is no peace for the national air carrier ITA Airways. As soon as the political controversies on the privatization negotiations, which are currently stalled, have lowered to acceptable levels, the... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: the crux of Lufthansa's interest
Possible face-to-face between the Italian government and airline management in the coming days
The stalemate over the privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways could soon end. The negotiation between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the German airline group Lufthansa... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Increase global air traffic
IATA data: +44.6% passengers handled compared to the same period of 2021
The International Air Transport Association (Iata), an organization that brings together air carriers from all over the world, today published the data relating to air traffic in the month of October.... more
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Civil aviationAirbus and Neste join forces on SAF development
To decarbonise aerospace
Airbus and Neste, a world producer of renewable fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance the production and uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Both parties share... more
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Civil aviationAirbus summit: the two day's event finishes today
The achievements made by the aerospace sector towards a more sustainable future
The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit takes place over two days on 30 November and 1 December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year's event seeks to showcase the tangible progress and... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: no concrete offer
The strategic node: interested parties could move traffic to European airports
The privatization of the national air carrier ITA Airways is in a stalemate. This situation is explained by some industry experts, who have turned the spotlight on the fact that subjects based abroad interested... more
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AirlinesCroatia Airlines signs order for six A-220 aircraft
And in leasing for further nine airplanes
Croatia Airlines, national flag carrier based in Zagreb, has signed a firm order for six A-220/300 aircraft. The airline plans to lease an additional nine A-220s, taking its total commitment for the type... more
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AirlinesITA Airways (2): the Lufthansa recovery plan
Intercontinental routes, freight transport to Asia, new synergies in Europe
The executives of the German aviation group Lufthansa are in Rome for a series of meetings with the managers of the ITA Airways airline and with government representatives. Among the topics on the agenda... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: the council of ministers accelerates
Over the months, the airline's value will decrease and the government wants to hurry
The Meloni Government wants to complete the privatization procedure of the air carrier ITA Airways as soon as possible, which is about to close 2022 with a loss of almost 466 million euros (Ebitda). In... more
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AirlinesAircraft. ITA Airways: Lufthansa executives in Rome
Two days of meetings to define privatisation
The top management of the German aviation group Lufthansa will be in Italy between today and tomorrow for a meeting with the managers of the air carrier ITA Airways. Some Expert Sessions would in fact... more
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AirportsFrom airport to a Greek natural park
The new life of a stopover in Athens built along the sea coast
The Ellinikon International Airport site in Athens, decommissioned in 2001, has been abandoned for nearly two decades. Weeds and rust sprout between the concrete, but thanks to the idea of the Sasaki architecture... more
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Civil aviationFincantieri: "Brilliant Lady" floated out in Sestri Ponente
The last of four ships
The floating out ceremony of “Brilliant Lady”, the last of four ships which Virgin Voyages (new cruise operator and a brand part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group) ordered to Fincantieri, took place... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: possible interest by the FS Group
The Government is probing concern of other Italian companies
An Italian investor would be interested in taking part to the privatization procedure of the national airline ITA Airways. It would be the Ferrovie dello Stato Group (FS). The Meloni Government is reportedly... more
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AirportsAircraft transport and more. Italian strike next December 2
Workers of the maritime, railway and road sectors demonstrate
On December 2, 2022, the 24-hour general transport strike is triggered in Italy. To cross their arms workers in the maritime, railway, road and air sectors. All employees in the public and private sectors,... more
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AirlinesITA Airways is looking for an Italian businessman
Government oriented to sell it to the Lufthansa Group supported by a national investor
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is looking for a private Italian investor to proceed with the privatization of the national airline ITA Airways. This is a functional assessment for the creation... more
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Civil aviationCollins selected to participate in multiple EU Clean Aviation projects
To develop sustainable technologies across Europe
Collins Aerospace has been selected to participate in seven projects under the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking. As part of the initiative, Collins will collaborate with European airframers, e... more
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Civil aviationEnstrom Helicopter appoints new Coo
With over 17 years of experience in the aerospace industry
Enstrom Helicopter announced yesterday they have hired Adam Richardson as their Chief Operating Officer. He has over 17 years of experience in the aerospace industry, having held a variety of roles ac... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: MSC formalizes a turnaround
The Italian Government remains two interested parties: the Certares fund and the Lufthansa group
The multinational cargo and passenger transport company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has officially communicated that it is out of the game for the privatization of the national air carrier ITA... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: governance mandates
Powers of President Turicchi and CEO Lazzerini made official at the next board meeting
After the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) defined the new governance of the national air carrier ITA Airways yesterday, during the shareholders' meeting the five new members of the board of directors... more
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AerospaceArtemis (2). Boeing-built space launch system core stage
It powers first NASA Mission to Moon
NASA's Space Launch System rocket, powered by the Boeing -built core stage, lifted off at 1:47 am ET from the Kennedy Space Center. Eight and a half minutes into flight, the core stage completed its mission... more
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AirlinesITA Airways (2): who are new BoD members
Antonino Turicchi president, Gabriella Alemanno and Ugo Arrigo new entries
On the occasion of the shareholders' meeting which took place this morning, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reduced the number of members of the board of directors of the tricolor air carrier... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: new BoD of five appointed
Antonino Turicchi new executive president; Fabio Lazzerini confirmed CEO
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef), as sole shareholder, communicated new developments on the tricolor air carrier ITA Airways. As anticipated in recent days, the number of members of the Board... more
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Civil aviationUsa: B-787 aircraft paint problems
Constructor asks FAA for approval of an urgent maintenance plan
The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced in the past few hours that it has submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a request for approval of an urgent plan to solve stripping problems... more
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AirlinesITA Airways sale at risk
The two consortiums involved take advantage of the stalled privatization
The privatization of the Italian air carrier ITA Airways proceeds slowly after the Government led by the new President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, has interrupted the exclusive negotiation... more
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Civil aviationFrance: first air taxi flight in Paris
The transport service could make its debut in the capital in 2024
An aircraft with Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVtol, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing), developed by the German company Volocopter, has made its first flight in France in the past few hours. The... more
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AirlinesITA Airways (2): the Government does not want to get burned
The MSC-Lufthansa and Certares consortiums look closely at the economic and political scenario
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) has given the green light to the disbursement of aid for 400 million euros to be allocated to the air carrier ITA Airways, whose coffers are now short of liquidity.... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: Meloni Government concerns
400 million aid approved; CEO Fabio Lazzerini's going to meet Unions on November 16
The negotiation for the privatization of the Italian airline ITA Airways has stalled and the process is further slowed down by the "perplexity" of the new center-right government, led by the new president... more