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DefenseUK: huge order of missiles
These are the AGM 179 Jagm (Joint Air-to-Ground Missile)
The US State Department has approved the sale to the United Kingdom of approximately 3000 AGM 179 Jagm (Joint Air-to-Ground Missile) air-to-ground missiles, developed by the US Group Lockheed Martin. The... more
DefenseIsrael: Hamas releases hostages
This is why Tel Aviv has not yet attacked Gaza by land
The launch of rockets from the Gaza Strip towards southern Israel resumed at dawn, after 11 hours of relative calm. Tel Aviv said that in the last 24 hours it has hit over 400 Hamas militia targets. Meanwhile,... more
AirlinesNepal bets on new Stol aircraft
Notice for the purchase of aircraft capable of operating at high altitude on very short runways
The national carrier Nepal Airlines has launched a tender to find an aircraft manufacturer that can supply Stol (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, that is capable of taking off on short runways. A... more
AirlinesLondon-Luton Airport: away the cars from the parking
Some vehicles will be saved after the fire destroyed the structure
The management company of London-Luton airport has announced that up to 100 cars will be removed from the multi-storey car park which was severely damaged by a fire on the evening of October 10th. Company... more
DefenseUK: aircraft carrier tests new armaments
These are Training Variant Torpedos launched from a helicopter
The British Royal Navy aircraft carrier "Hms Queen Elizabeth" recently carried out new tests with torpedo launches and tests on new armaments. This occurred during some naval and air exercises of the Carrier... more
Civil aviationUnited Kingdom: warning against drones
CAA: "Also used to film accidents, delaying air ambulance intervention" - VIDEO
The British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has sent a warning to all drone operators in the United Kingdom, inviting them to operate more responsibly. This is a communication that comes after a recent... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): various airports closed
Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) bans airspace for tourist flights
Israel strengthens its internal security apparatus. To do so, it may interrupt transport services with little or no notice. A squeeze is likely at all seaports, border crossings, airports, motorways and... more
DefenseIsrael: mediation attempted
Agreed to supply humanitarian aid on the Egypt-Gaza crossing; Tel Aviv prepares incursion
The escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians has reached its twelfth day. The toll is 3,400 victims and 199 Jews kidnapped. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden met yesterday with Israeli... more
AirlinesFrance: bomb alerts at eight airports
The alarm has been lifted at the Nice-Côte d'Azur airport
Bomb scares multiply throughout France. Today the airports of Lille-Lesquin, the "Saint-Exupéry" of Lyon, that of Toulouse-Blagnac, Biarritz--Basque Country, Pau-Pyrenees, the "Saint-Jacques" of Rennes-Bretagne,... more
IndustryC-390 aircraft fleet operated by FAB completes 10,000 flight hours
After just four years of service
The Embraer C-390 "Millennium", the new generation multi-mission military transport aircraft, has reached the significant milestone of ten thousand flight hours with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), after... more
DefenseIsrael: Biden's visit to avoid war
Mission impossible: summit with pro-Palestinian countries cancelled after hospital attack
US President Joe Biden's plane is landed in the Middle East. His aim is to try to moderate Israel's military retaliation against the Palestinians, urging the resumption of dialogue between the parties... more
Finance and economyPutin in China (2) and Beijing's pawns
Moscow's increasingly close economic and diplomatic dependence on the Dragon
Over 40 meetings in the last 10 years. Numbers that make it clear how deep the relationship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping is today. The plane with the... more
IndustryCzech Republic selects the C-390 "Millennium" aircraft
Sixth Nation and fourth NATO country in Europe to prefer this model
The Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic announced the start of negotiations on potential acquisition of the new-generation multi-mission Embraer C-390 "Millennium", a military transport... more
DefenseMalaysia purchases Turkish helicopters
At least 12 aircraft to be allocated to the military air force
The Malaysian government will soon finalize the acquisition of 12 Turkish-made military helicopters. These aircraft will be destined for the Royal Malaysia Air Force (RMAF), that is the Air Force. This... more
DefenseIsrael: Washington calls for peace
Second aircraft carrier sent to eastern Mediterranean to stem conflict
The United States is strengthening its diplomatic action to avoid an escalation in the Middle East between Israelis and Palestinians. The aim is to prevent the ongoing conflict from exploding and directly... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Putin in China
He will participate in the Third International Forum "One Belt - One Road"
At the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China today for a two-day official visit. The head of the Kremlin will be in the capital on 17 and 18 October.... more
DefenseIsrael determined to enter Gaza
Egypt opens its borders to send humanitarian aid and welcome Palestinian refugees
Israel's armed forces will attack Gaza following the exodus of Palestinians from the northern part of the Strip to the south. Meanwhile, the Egyptian government opened the Rafah passage on the border between... more
AerospaceBoeing, NASA, United Airlines to test SAF benefits with Air-to-Air flights
Studying how SAF can reduce soot and impact contrails
In a collaboration to strengthen sustainability in aviation, Boeing is partnering with NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) affects contrails and... more
DefenseNigeria: joint military exercise begins
18 African countries and French and Brazilian naval ships were present
A series of joint military exercises between France and Nigeria has begun in recent days and will continue until October 15th. For this purpose, Paris has sent naval assault ships and amphibious vehicles... more
Civil aviationAirbus announces changes to the leadership team
Starting from next January 1st, 2024
Airbus is announcing changes to the leadership team led by Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury, as well as the appointment of a designated Commercial Aircraft business management team which will operate... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): stop to ITA planes until Saturday
Repatriations carried out by Neos and Italian Air Force
The State carrier ITA Airways does not carry out air bridges for the repatriation of Italian citizens stranded in Israel. However, these are guaranteed by the private Italian airline Neos. A paradoxical... more
AirlinesIsrael: repatriation to Oslo failed
Norwegian Air's insurance does not cover flights to and from Tel Aviv
The low-cost carrier Norwegian Air today cancelled a flight organized specifically for the planned evacuation of Norwegian citizens. The reason? The airline's insurance company no longer covers routes... more
IndustrySuccessful A-330 MRTT flight test campaign
For F-15 fighters automatic refuelling -DATA SHEETS
Airbus and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) worked together to successfully complete the automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) flight test campaign with the A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport... more
AirlinesLondon-Luton airport reopened
After the fire in the parking lot, it resumed flights in the afternoon
The normal schedule of flights at London-Luton airport resumed yesterday afternoon. They were temporarily suspended after a huge fire, which broke out on Tuesday evening around 9pm local time, devastated... more
AirportsIsrael (2): Tel Aviv airport stormed
Travellers flock to airports in an attempt to leave the country and return home
Hundreds and hundreds of travellers are crowding the "David Ben Gurion" international airport in Tel Aviv these days in an attempt to leave Israel and return to their homeland, due to the escalation of... more
AirportsLondon: fire at Luton airport
The flames have devoured a car park - VIDEO
Operations suspended at London-Luton Airport until 4pm Italian time. All flights to and from the British airport are cancelled until this afternoon, according to what was communicated by the management... more
AirlinesItaly: three drunks, flight diverted
The aircraft had departed from Dalaman airport in Turkey and was headed to Liverpool
The pilot of a plane was forced to divert the flight and make an emergency landing at the Italian "Marco Polo" International airport of Venice-Tessera. It was due to the harassing behavior of three drunk... more
Civil aviationEIB loan of EUR 160 million to Italian ENAV
For the modernization and digitalization of the infrastructures
Investments aimed at the evolution of air traffic management systems more
DefenseIsrael: planes full of soldiers in Tel Aviv
Called up from all over Europe to fight against Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has sent Lockheed C-130 Hercules and C-130J Super Hercules military transport planes to various European countries to take on board soldiers to bring back to Israel. The... more
DefenseUSA: possible aid to Kiev and Israel
Kirby: "We are a strong country to support both Ukraine and Tel Aviv"
The US administration led by President Joe Biden is considering including funding for Ukraine in the urgent request for aid to be sent to Israel, following the escalation of violence with the Palestinians.... more