Latest news
3,718 news found
![T-129 Atak helicopter](https://avionews.it/resources/small/364af705b9cec091f58208a8fe70efce.jpg.webp)
DefenseTurkish Air Force shows its muscles
The "Anatolia Phoenix" international military exercise begins
Dozens of combat aircraft and around 715 military personnel were deployed by the armed forces of Turkey on the occasion of the international military exercise "Anatolia Phoenix" (16-18 May 2024), which... more
![Muhammad V Casablanca International Airport, Morocco](https://avionews.it/resources/small/fa79df35854282522bccb24fa2bf67f8.jpg.webp)
AirlinesMorocco airports: tenders for expansion underway
Government wants to double their reception capacity
Morocco is preparing to start international tenders to double the capacity of the country's airports. They will be published in the coming weeks, ahead of schedule. The aim is, first of all, to arrive... more
![Lisbon-Portela airport](https://avionews.it/resources/small/a8bb4d1af2d59bc52d0e9fc23b13f357.jpg.webp)
AirportsLisbon: the new airport in 2034
It was announced today by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro
Portugal will have a new international airport. It will be built in the municipality of Alcochete, where an old military air base is located, about forty kilometers east of the capital Lisbon and should... more
![Ita airplane](https://avionews.it/resources/small/8c040b0e45db5f45fe269ddd2c81c9c8.jpeg.webp)
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa towards the stop in Brussels
Indiscretions that Rome welcomes partly with optimism, partly with concern
Brussels could say no to the further sacrifices proposed by the Italian flag carrier ITA Airways and the German Lufthansa to have their marriage recognised. The reason is known: the European Commissioner... more
![Antonio Tajani](https://avionews.it/resources/small/c1ee273b9b769f4b276f615cfd5b943c.jpg.webp)
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia conquers vast territories
Tajani (Italian Foreign minister): "American and European aid is arriving"
The Russian armed forces conquered the largest extent of Ukrainian territory since the end of 2022. Over the past seven days, Kremlin soldiers have penetrated beyond Kiev's defense lines to take control... more
![Airbus Helicopters "Racer" demonstrator rotorcraft](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ebeed84b9710cbd437a983ca9fa91a54.webp.webp)
Civil aviationAirbus "Racer" helicopter on display
The goal of the project is to combine stability and speed
The futuristic "Racer" rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters is on display in France. It is a prototype that combines the capabilities of an airplane with those of a rotary-wing aircraft. An experimental... more
![Irkut MC-21 during the maiden flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/af3e0582c83546bfcce20516d2381850.jpg.webp)
AirlinesMC-21 aircraft tail resistance warhead
Tests performed on new components produced by the Russian national industry
Russian technicians have successfully tested the vertical tail plane of the Yakovlev MC-21 aircraft. This is the centerboard and rudder produced by the national industry, made of composite materials. The... more
![Aerial view of "Charles de Gaulle" Paris-Roissy Airport](https://avionews.it/resources/small/05be171d3b4bcc1cc47ab3476e2975bb.jpg.webp)
AirlinesTravel stress: the worst airports
Ranking lines up stopovers according to passengers' judgment
Long queues at check-in, excessively painstaking security checks, delayed flight connections. These are some of the reasons that can turn air travel into a stressful experience. And this despite the fact... more
![Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani](https://avionews.it/resources/small/cf70ed16c18be427281cf03b42b689bb.webp.webp)
Finance and economyUkrainian war. Putin: "We want peace"
Tajani (Italian Foreign minister): "It's the same old thing, but we welcome any openness to negotiations"
Russia has made it known that it is open to peace negotiations to put an end to the war in Ukraine, denouncing the obstacles by Kiev and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato). For its part, the... more
![Forestry Corps in action with "Super Puma" helicopter in Sardinia July 28, 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/53f0bee8847203f329b79ac0f1114978.webp.webp)
Civil aviationItaly. Sardinia: here is the fire prevention plan
Seven helicopters and two planes and other national service aircraft
Seven helicopters, three Canadair planes, other aircraft in reinforcement from Rome and 6,950 fire extinguishers. These are the numbers of the Italian firefighting machine made available by the Sardinia... more
![Canadair aircraft in action](https://avionews.it/resources/small/d8bd0e74b91a82ac9d19c0710e2ad7d2.webp.webp)
Civil defenseBrussels upgrades fire prevention system
Towards the creation of an aircraft fleet to fight fires in the Summer
The European Union is strengthening the Civil Protection Mechanism to prepare for firefighting and protect communities in member countries. In detail, among the measures adopted in this regard, there is... more
![Gulfstream G-700](https://avionews.it/resources/small/899b7adb7b7e3cc3a0053ff396b8c371.png.webp)
Civil aviationGulfstream begins deliveries of G-700 aircraft
First two planes sold after recent FAA certification
The US manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace (General Dynamics Group), specialized in the development of aircraft for the business sector, has begun deliveries of its first G-700 aircraft to American customers.... more
![A Boeing B-777 of PIA](https://avionews.it/resources/small/a65ee5e656369d332bb04bd6dd69c2f9.jpg.webp)
AirlinesPakistan Airlines privatization arouses Interest
Ten companies ready to purchase majority stake
The privatization of the national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) would have attracted the interest of 10 companies ready to purchase a majority share of the airline. The subjects presented... more
![Beech 200 Super King Air index photo](https://avionews.it/resources/small/47b90f7ed69aab84f2cf0d73517aea4a.jpg.webp)
AccidentsUnusual emergency landing in Australia
All the people on the aircraft were safe, with only minor injuries reported
Unusual emergency landing with a happy ending in Australia. A Beechcraft B-200 "Super King Air" aircraft (registration VH-XDV) with three people on board landed on the runway at Newcastle airport in Australia,... more
![ITA Airways' A-321Neo aircraft](https://avionews.it/resources/small/21f16298ccd885e50e9f2ff5360ad796.webp.webp)
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Italian government meets EU leaders
Face to face between Minister Giorgetti (Mef) vice president Vestager
Face to face in Brussels to resolve the issues surrounding the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways. The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 May 2024. The Minister of Economy and... more
![The Italian airport of Cuneo-Levaldigi](https://avionews.it/resources/small/58259b82fe455e7e818cf3c620e3b355.webp.webp)
AirlinesItaly. Cuneo Airport: works financed
Eight million euros on the table for structural interventions
Work at the "Langhe e Alpi del Mare" Italian airport in Cuneo-Levaldigi has been financed. The Government has put eight million euros on the table for structural interventions in the airport. It was announced... more
![Vladimir Putin's speech at the "Army 2021" Forum](https://avionews.it/resources/small/051d8baeb89d43185f5d70789975141f.jpg.webp)
DefenseUkrainian war: Putin's nuclear threat
Response to the hypothesis of sending troops to Ukraine raised by France
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West, threatening the use of nuclear weapons. On the occasion of the military parade for the Victory Day celebrations, in the last few hours the head of... more
![Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani](https://avionews.it/resources/small/cf70ed16c18be427281cf03b42b689bb.webp.webp)
Latest newsWar Israel: Tel Aviv continues blitz in Rafah
Tajani (Foreign ministry): "Italy is against the attack, we support a ceasefire"
Israel is reportedly planning specific military operations for each area of Rafah, the strategic corridor on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Tel Aviv's goal is to avoid tensions with the United... more
![A helicopter crash](https://avionews.it/resources/small/1684dbf608c5480c7d9628c108754669.webp.webp)
AccidentsMalaysia accident: helicopters were "airworthy"
Second preliminary report released by the National Investigation Board
The two navy military helicopters that crashed in Malaysia at the end of April were "airworthy". This is what emerges from the second preliminary report on the plane crash published by the Investigation... more
![Sea trial shows enhanced capabilities of Leonardo's anti-submarine acoustic technology](https://avionews.it/resources/small/001da823ea41b25a1c91f53d1262be4c.webp.webp)
DefenseTowards Fincantieri-Leonardo pact on submarines
Sale of the Wass company into which hundreds of millions of euros will be injected
The acquisition of the Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (Wass) company, the submarine division of the Italian Leonardo Group which will be acquired by the Italian maritime group Fincantieri, will be... more
![Italian air traffic control officer of Enav](https://avionews.it/resources/small/679ecbd6c9b6be77c556dd378cee96d7.webp.webp)
AirlinesStrikes in three Italian airports on Sunday 12 May
International flights at risk; folded arms for four hours by various categories of workers
A four-hour strike was called on Sunday 12 May 2024 in three Italian airports. Arms folded from 1pm to 5pm for various categories of workers at the Milanese airports of Malpensa and Linate, and Verona.... more
![Kaan combat aircraft](https://avionews.it/resources/small/74aba1a27fe1ea47d41b3042a8fd59a7.webp.webp)
DefenseTürkiye-Malaysia axis on "Kaan" military plane
Turkish Deputy Defense Minister Announcement
Turkey offered Malaysia the opportunity to participate in the development program of the "Kaan" fighter aircraft. It is a fifth generation multi-role fighter developed by the state company Turkish Aerospace... more
![ITA Airways plane in flight at Genoa airport](https://avionews.it/resources/small/08348b4b24a532c690a15148ad9b33c8.webp.webp)
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: decision postponed to July
Proposed transfers of airport slots in Rome and Milan, competition on flights to North America
The deadline for the decision of the European Competition Commission on the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways has been postponed to 4 July 2024. A ITA share of 41% will be acquired by the... more
![Boeing's Starliner spacecraft](https://avionews.it/resources/small/037b12f3d0f18f671c658c08aee7b236.webp.webp)
AirlinesStarliner space mission postponed
Countdown interrupted due to Atlas V rocket failure
The "Crew Flight Test" mission of the Starliner spacecraft has been postponed. It was supposed to be the first with a crew on board, a milestone for the US aerospace manufacturer Boeing, builder of the... more
![Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu](https://avionews.it/resources/small/2c2a02110846f1f36cdff01750490597.jpg.webp)
DefenseWar Israel: operation begins in Rafah
Tel Aviv armed forces aim to control vital crossing on the border with Egypt
The Israeli armed forces started the military operation to conquer the Rafah crossing tonight. It is a strategic corridor on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. According to numerous experts on... more
![A Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopter of the Royal Australian Navy](https://avionews.it/resources/small/88c4f226b2c239c74764a278febbadae.webp.webp)
DefenseTension in the skies between Australia and China
Beijing plane reportedly fired at Canberra military helicopter
The Australian government has denounced the use of rockets by a Chinese plane against a military helicopter in Canberra. The Beijing fighter would have fired on flight path of the rotorcraft, but the pilot... more
![The Russian president Vladimir Putin](https://avionews.it/resources/small/2e562298018c851e0e233b4673931de8.jpg.webp)
DefenseRussia will carry out nuclear exercises
They will be held "in the near future" on the orders of President Putin
Russia's armed forces will carry out nuclear exercises "in the near future" at bases near Ukraine. It was announced by the executive, relaunching the words of President Vladimir Putin, who gave the order... more
![Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani](https://avionews.it/resources/small/cf70ed16c18be427281cf03b42b689bb.webp.webp)
DefenseItaly increases cyber defense
Announcement by Minister Tajani against possible Russian sabotage
Italy is strengthening its cyber security defenses, said the government today. This is a move that comes in response to the alarm launched by European intelligence agencies according to which Russia, as... more
![Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto](https://avionews.it/resources/small/8b8bc138f97c6aeab74be361ce0c904d.webp.webp)
Civil aviationUkrainian war, Italy: "Negotiate with Putin"
Crosetto (Defense): "We can only resolve this crisis by involving all the countries"
To end the war in Ukraine, the West should make more to negotiate a diplomatic solution with Russian President Vladimir Putin. An idea supported by the Italian Government, which has underlined how the... more
![The flags of China and Taiwan](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ddc7394d419c48ba421f308458879797.webp.webp)
DefenseTaiwan-China: continuous tensions
On May 20, a president whom Beijing considers dangerous is inaugurated
Continuous tensions between Taiwan and China. The Taipei government announced that in the last 24 hours, 26 planes and five ships of the Chinese military have been identified around the island. This is... more
![Exterior of Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy](https://avionews.it/resources/small/6fd6a3ea90f143ee2d8b776567b4f4a6.webp.webp)
AirportsItaly. Taranto-Grottaglie Airport carries Italy in the world
The first national center for dismantling and recycling aircraft and materials will be created
The first Italian center for dismantling old aircraft and recycling components and materials will soon be built. It will be in Apulia, at the "Marcello Arlotta" airport of Taranto-Grottaglie, preparing... more
![La pilota nepalese di elicotteri Priya Adhikari](https://avionews.it/resources/small/eeb370709baad16b7a7a309cbe1f97da.webp.webp)
Civil aviationNepal restricts helicopters on Everest
Government will try to protect private interests of tourism operators
Nepal's supreme court has ordered the limitation of the number of climbers on the Everest mountain range and consequently the helicopters that will be able to access base camps on all the mountains in... more
![Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan](https://avionews.it/resources/small/1cfd395a3409d4d3e810f808b3b8bbee.webp.webp)
Civil aviationTürkiye-Israel: trade relations suspended
Ankara's decision due to humanitarian disaster in Gaza; open airspace
The government of Turkey has announced that it will stop all trade with Israel, but the airspaces of the two countries remain open. Meanwhile, Ankara reports that Tel Aviv blocked a Turkish Air Force flight... more
![Dreamliner B-787/9 of Air Europa](https://avionews.it/resources/small/2dea466c9b4d8b558a3a8229c4b8f47e.jpg.webp)
AirlinesBrussels against IAG-Air Europa marriage
Remedies are not enough; new objections from the European Commission
The European Commission has raised new objections to the proposed acquisition of the Spanish carrier Air Europa by the International Airlines Group (IAG). The sacrifices proposed by the two companies were... more
![One of hypersonic missiles](https://avionews.it/resources/small/0962c03b6879bff95f48d48829d51ce4.jpg.webp)
DefenseNew Zealand considers alliance Aukus
A turning point after decades of sovereignism and close relations with China
The New Zealand government has ruled out the country joining a defense pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA in the short term. This concerns the possible participation in the Aukus alliance,... more
![burning fire](https://avionews.it/resources/small/9e30e5942adfbeec05faa6cfb445bba1.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationUSA: Colorado purchases firefighting helicopters
About 6.9 million dollars invested to create national fleet
The US State of Colorado has started the first purchase procedure for firefighting aircraft. In detail, the local government is acquiring two Bell 205 helicopters. This is a move that aims to provide the... more
![Explosions on Gaza Strip](https://avionews.it/resources/small/45975c927d9a632180b22ed2e3abef6a.jpg.webp)
DefenseIsrael war: what the peace proposal provides
Hamas must express its opinion on the ceasefire and hostage release plan
An initial three-week truce with the immediate release of at least 20 hostages. This is what is foreseen, according to press rumors, in the proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza put in writing during the peace... more
![A green aircraft render](https://avionews.it/resources/small/fdd1817c7a1a649e63faed28e23d77e3.jpg.webp)
AirlinesBrussels fight against "greenwashing"
Legal action against 20 airlines to verify compensation for CO2 emissions
The European Union authorities have started action against 20 air carriers. The accusation is that of having implemented deceptive commercial practices linked to "greenwashing", that is advertising statements... more
![Heathrow Airport](https://avionews.it/resources/small/324583e2cd29b743a194344757245a00.jpg.webp)
AirlinesAirport strike at London-Heathrow
Border force staff mobilized for four days
The strike of border force officers working at London Heathrow airport in the UK will continue until Thursday 2 May. Arms folder for more than 300 employees working in terminals T2, T3, T4 and T5. The... more
![erupting volcano](https://avionews.it/resources/small/c0cccb7803e5ad5e4d4ff540719a371d.jpg.webp)
AirlinesIndonesia: volcano erupts, airport closed
At the moment over 6000 people have already been evacuated
The "Sam Ratulangi" international airport in Manado, a city located more than 100 kilometers from the Ruang volcano, is closed. New stop to takeoffs and landings in Indonesia due to the resumption of strong... more
![An Airbus A-320 neo aircraft of the Indian company Go First](https://avionews.it/resources/small/b7eadc984ca4fd751af8fab12f950013.webp.webp)
AirlinesIndia orders Go First plane cancellation
Judges' decision due to company insolvency
The cancellation of the registration of the aircraft in the fleet of the Indian low-cost airline Go First is underway. This is what was decided by the High Court of New Delhi in recent days. Due to the... more
![ITA Airways plane in flight at Genoa airport](https://avionews.it/resources/small/08348b4b24a532c690a15148ad9b33c8.webp.webp)
Civil aviationITA-Lufthansa (2): do the Euro-elections hinder marriage?
The vote in June will impose a new political vision on the dossier
The elections for the European Parliament, scheduled for 6 to 9 June 2024, could hinder the marriage of the two national airlines, the Italian ITA Airways and the German Lufthansa. Due to the electoral... more
![A-320neo airplane of SAS](https://avionews.it/resources/small/3e7a2c416fe09c1a8a63676436dbf6f0.jpg.webp)
AirlinesScandinavian airline SAS joins SkyTeam
Accession agreement signed as part of rescue procedure
The formal agreement to join the SkyTeam alliance has been signed by the national carrier Scandinavian Airlines (Sas). The announcement was made in the last few hours by the air carrier's management. It... more
![Airbus Helicopters "Racer" demonstrator rotorcraft](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ebeed84b9710cbd437a983ca9fa91a54.webp.webp)
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Airbus "Racer" helicopter
Tested the maneuverability of the prototype aircraft
First flight of the "Racer" helicopter prototype developed by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. The Group announced it. The technology demonstrator, called Rapid And Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft,... more
![Ticket control officers](https://avionews.it/resources/small/a32ff091657efcbffc10a97e64615e03.webp.webp)
AirlinesSpring long weekend: "air prices skyrocketing"
Assoutenti's complaint and Assoviaggi-Confesercenti's findings
Average ticket prices for Italian flights increased by +19.1%, for European ones was +16.5% and for international flights by +7.3%. The spring holidays arrive and with them, as per tradition, the cost... more
![Air transport strike](https://avionews.it/resources/small/03ec41ab225cb1e4413317742e6988d1.webp.webp)
AirlinesAirport strike in France
For air traffic controllers on April 25, disruption expected
A 24-hour air transport strike involving traffic controllers at some of the main airports in France has been called for tomorrow, Thursday 25 April 2024. The mobilization was called by the Syndicat National... more
![The United States Congress](https://avionews.it/resources/small/b38ce2caf5105703ea8c9852676c21e5.webp.webp)
Civil aviationUSA: pressure on the government against Boeing
Family members of victims of 2018 and 2019 plane crashes demand criminal action
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is to be prosecuted over recent safety and quality issues with its products. This is what the families of the victims of the fatal plane crashes that occurred in 2018 and... more
![Rendering of the Agrigento airport project](https://avionews.it/resources/small/5a15d69f6dc0682a86bcfeeb2a386bdb.webp.webp)
AirportsAgrigento airport (Sicily): project under consideration
The Italian MIT and Enac are reportedly evaluating it
The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT), led by the vice-president of the Council of Ministers Matteo Salvini, and the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), chaired by Pierluigi di... more
![The Cremona-Migliaro Airport](https://avionews.it/resources/small/eb6a08600c0c0fa3085d0d15652158c3.webp.webp)
AirportsItaly: Migliaro airport reopens in Lombardia
In the Cremona airport doors will open again on April 24, 2024
Cremona-Migliaro Italian airport will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday 24 April 2024. This concludes the authorization procedure by the competent bodies, which has come at the end of a closure period necessary... more
![B-787 "Dreamliner" United Airlines](https://avionews.it/resources/small/b3091e0d0ca6b31405442a2edd97b704.jpg.webp)
AirlinesBoeing to increase deliveries of B-787 aircraft
However, the lack of suppliers affects "some key components" of the airplane
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has said it expects the rate of deliveries of 787 widebody Dreamliner aircraft to increase more slowly than expected. The reason? The shortage of suppliers "on some key... more