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AirlinesUSA: B-787 Dreamliner aircraft back to the skies
FAA approves restart of airplane deliveries after safety concerns
Deliveries of the B-787 Dreamliner to customers resume this week. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the green light to the US aviation group Boeing, after the aircraft manufacturer positively... more
Civil defenseIndia: helicopters to fight the fires
Mil Mi-17 Air Force aircraft in action
The Indian Air Force said it has stepped up its fire campaign in the western state of Goa, where several "sporadic fires" have been reported in various areas over the past week. In particular, the Armed... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Xi Jinping in Moscow
Probable visit next week and phone call with Zelensky
Chinese President Xi Jinping could travel to Moscow next week for a meeting with his counterpart Vladimir Putin. A clear commitment, that of Beijing, to resolve the war in Ukraine, confirmed by the fact... more
AirportsMalpensa Airport: new security system arrives
Device at the baggage checkpoint halves waiting times
A latest generation EDS-CB (Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage) safety system installed in T1 of Milan-Malpensa airport. The new smart security device, located at the baggage checkpoint, is... more
Finance and economyUS-Turkey tensions over F-16 aircraft
Washington blocks agreement due to NATO issue; Ankara looks to Russia, China, Europe
Turkey could buy non-US-made military fighter planes, in short, it could turn to other countries. The Ankara government communicated it in recent days. An announcement that aims to shake and urge the United... more
Civil aviationAustralia focuses on submarines
Government confirms: means deployed in 2027 to defend the coasts
The Australian government has reiterated that the modernization of the fleet of military submarines (now diesel-electric powered) is a crucial step for the country's independence in the maritime security... more
Civil aviationThey rely on pongamia to produce Saf
Japanese-led industrial consortium bets on Australian trees
A Japanese-led consortium of industrial research centers has signed an agreement with an Australian local government to study the production of pongamia (Millettia pinnata). This tree, used for the production... more
AirlinesThe top 10 of African aviation
Research examines punctuality, quality, convenience and friendliness of staff
The international analysis and research company "S-Money" conducted a study on African aviation to draw up a top 10 ranking of the best air carriers on the continent based on customer reviews. The result... more
AirlinesFrance: strikes at the airport
The mobilization continues today and tomorrow, cuts of up to 30% on the flight schedule
The French Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (Dgac) said the disruptions due to the strike by air traffic controllers would continue until at least 06:00 on March 11, 2023. The protest started o... more
AirlinesMystery of flight MH370 becomes a TV series
Malaysia Airlines plane disappeared from radar on March 8, 2014 was never found
On "Netflix" video platform a television series based on the mystery of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared from radar on March 8, 2014. It was a B-777 aircraft, with 227 passengers on board... more
Latest newsFrattasi head of Italian cybersecurity
He takes over from Roberto Baldoni who resigned a few days ago
The Italian council of ministers has appointed Bruno Frattasi as the new director of the National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN). He takes over from Roberto Baldoni, who had resigned a few days ago, placing... more
Civil aviationFrance seeks to export Rafale aircraft
Dassault Aviation communicates 2022 results and 2023 prospects
The French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has communicated in these hours its economic results for the year 2022: operating profit is up to 572 million euros (it was 527 million in 2021) while... more
DefenseGhana: new helicopters for the police
Ministry of Defense purchases vehicles and aircraft to modernize fleets
Three new Airbus Helicopters H-125M aircraft and two Aerospatiale Gazelle of the Ghana Police has entered service. They made their first public appearance on the 66th anniversary of the Republic's independence... more
AirportsHamburg Airport: 120 parking for electric cars
Agreement signed by airport management and local public transport company
At Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel international airport, 120 parking spaces have been inaugurated, with relative electric charging stations, reserved for zero-emission cars of the car-sharing service. It is one... more
DefensePortolano hearing (2): armaments and personnel
"It is necessary to team up on research and industry to make Italy a country system"
Investments in the Defense sector, recruitment of personnel and modernization of the fleets and vehicles of the Armed Forces. These are some of the topics discussed today by the Secretary General of Defense... more
AirportsSchiphol Airport: air carriers against the government
Towards legal proceedings for limiting the volume of passengers in transit
Some air carriers are joining forces to take legal proceedings against the Dutch Government, guilty, according to the airlines, of having suddenly limited the reception capacity of the daily volume of... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters grows in North America
Increasing demand for H-160 aircraft, first flight simulator on the way
European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters continues to see growing demand for H-160 aircraft in North America. More than 12 units have already been ordered by North American customers. Private companies... more
AirportsUber platform bets on airports
Detailed info and interactive maps with routes between gates and car parks
The US technological platform Uber, specialized in booking private road transport services, has announced some new features, which will be introduced in the version of the smartphone application, to simplify... more
DefenseUkrainian war: EU arms plan
Illustrated document with three key points for munitions supply in Kiev
The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Policy, Josep Borrell, proposed a three-point plan for the supply of munitions to Ukraine, in support of the conflict against Russia. The document was... more
Latest newsWest Bank tensions: six Palestinian victims
Budget anti-terrorist operation conducted by Tel Aviv
A counter-terrorism operation conducted by the Israeli armed forces in Jenin, in the West Bank, led to the killing of six men according to Palestinian sources. An Israeli Army spokesman specified that... more
Finance and economyHearing Goretti, head of Italian Air Force: Gcap aircraft perspectives
"An opportunity for our universities and industry to compete and grow"
The Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force (AMI), Luca Goretti, was heard today in the Defense Committee of the Chamber of Deputies. Many topics were addressed: the need for greater economic investments... more
AirlinesUnited States: "To guarantee airline seats close to families"
Transportation department recall to American companies
The US Department of Transportation has urged US air carriers to ensure that families can book airline tickets with seats together at no extra cost. The executive is now asking airlines to modify their... more
Civil aviationSikorsky Helicopters are 100 years old
How the US company changed the aircraft industry
Christmas 1976 perhaps changed the history of the US helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky forever. At that time, the US Army chose the Black Hawk as the official aircraft of the military fleet. According to... more
Civil aviationMD Helicopters boosts production
From bankruptcy risk to expansion: 50 aircraft by 2025
The US manufacturer MD Helicopters has announced its aim to enhance the annual production capacity of aircraft: assembling 19 of them in 2023, bringing it to 25 in 2024 and finally rising to 50 by 2025.... more
Civil aviationIndia boosts sky industry
New Delhi will build Imrh aircraft in partnership with France
India boosts domestic helicopter industry. The aim is to expand into domestic and international markets. After the opening of the largest helicopter factory of the State-owned Hindustan Aeronautical (HAL)... more
Civil aviationITA Airways present at Oltremare
Will participate in the 26th edition of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange (March 16-18)
The national air carrier ITA Airways will participate in the 26th edition of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange (Bmt), the sector fair that brings together the main economic players operating in the Mediterranean:... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russian defense in action
Moscow announces rocket and aircraft shooting down
Russian anti-aircraft defense systems would have shot down a Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter and a Sukhoi Su-27 military aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force today. Also intercepted 15 missiles launched by American... more
DefenseTaiwan extends military service
The enlistment period for the island's young men increases from 4 months to a year
Tensions rise between Taiwan and China. Taipei's defense minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, announced the extension of mandatory military service for men today. The enlistment period for the island's young men... more
AirlinesIndiGo looks to the United States
Indian company evaluates codeshare with Turkish Airlines for routes to North America
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is considering the expansion of its flights network to the United States by codeshare connectivity through Turkish Airlines. The announcement comes after the Indian airline... more
DefenseUkrainian war: German warning to China
Scholz: "Sending arms to Russia would have consequences; lets work so that this doesn't happen"
The German government has said it is working to ensure that China does not send weapons to Russia to support the war in Ukraine. A possibility that would have harmful "consequences", with the North Atlantic... more
ReportBrief. Informal meeting between Crosetto and the Japanese ambassador Suzuki
Among the topics covered, technological and industrial cooperation, Defence
Short from Italy. A friendly meeting was held today between Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto and Japanese Ambassador Satoshi Suzuki. Among the topics covered, technological cooperation between Italy... more
AirlinesLufthansa's accounts are flying again
Net profit doubles, which is positive for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic
The German aviation group Lufthansa has communicated the economic data 2022. The positive trend marks the recovery from the pandemic: the doubling of revenues to 32.77 billion euros (+95% on 2021), a net... more
HelicoptersUSA: 5 million hours for Apache helicopters
Milestone achieved by US Army fleet aircraft
The AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, manufactured by the US Boeing group for the US military, have achieved 5 million flight hours, of which 1.3 million hours were during combat missions. The aircraft... more
Civil aviationB-787 Dreamliner aircraft deliveries still stalled
FAA: "They will not resume until it meets required safety standards"
Deliveries of the long-range B-787 Dreamliner aircraft, suspended in recent days by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to a fuselage problem, will not resume until the issue is resolved,... more
AirlinesAirline carriers struggling with wheelchairs
Booming travel demand will make management difficult
The reopening of air borders and the easing of restrictions to limit the contagion of Covid-19 among passengers has brought to light old issues that concern the managements of airlines and airport companies.... more
AirlinesItaly looks to the "Dubai Airport Show"
Institutional stand at the aeronautical show scheduled for May 2023
Italy will be present with an institutional stand at the "Dubai Airport Show" international aeronautical exhibition, scheduled from 9 to 11 May 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition space... more
AirlinesFlying taxis by Joby Aviation in 2025
The announcement at the "Mobile World Congress" in Spain
The eVtol (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) electric flying taxis produced by the US manufacturer Joby Aviation will be put on the market "in mid-2025". The announcement came at the "Mobile World... more
AirlinesAir strike in Germany
Many flights canceled at Duesseldorf and Cologne-Bonn airports
Air travel disruptions in Germany. Most flight connections at Duesseldorf and Cologne-Bonn airports were cancelled today due to a 24-hour strike called by the Verdi union. The inconvenience also affects... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Zelensky's speech
"Thanks to the Ukrainian soldiers. We know that 2023 is the year of our victory"
A commemoration in honor of the Ukrainian military victims of this year's war against Russia kicks off today in Kiev. President Volodymyr Zelensky led a minute's silence in Sofia square ''in memory of... more
AccidentsNepal plane crash: first report
A human error by the pilots would have caused the crash - VIDEO
According to a preliminary investigative report published recently by the Nepalese State agency Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission, the plane crash that killed 72 people in Nepal on January 15,... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: one year after the war
Awaited Russian offensive in the Spring, while China and the USA work for peace
A year passed since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. It was February 24, 2022: that night vehicles and soldiers of the armed forces of Moscow penetrated enemy territory, for what was to be a "blitzkrieg",... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport halves losses
Fiscal Year 2022 financial reporting
The management of Heathrow airport has communicated financial data for the 2022 fiscal year. The positive figure that catches the eye is the halving of adjusted losses, before tax: equal to 684 million... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: the Chinese role
Stoltenberg: "We see signs that the Chinese plan is to giive military support to Russia"
On the eve of the anniversary of the start of the war, which began on February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to strengthen Moscow's nuclear forces, he said today in a speech on... more
AirlinesLufthansa appoints two new managers
Heiko Reitz and Stefan Kreuzpaintner take office on March 1st
Changes at the top of the German aviation group Lufthansa. Heiko Reitz will be the new Commercial Director of Lufthansa Airlines and will be responsible for expanding and realigning the premium offers.... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Italian premier in Kiev
Meloni: "I think it is right to be here to reiterate the position of the Italian Government"
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, arrived in Kiev for her first visit to Ukraine in these hours. It is a trip that comes just a few days before the anniversary of the Russian military invasion... more
DefenseEarthquake Turkey: 4662 emergency flights
Along the aid corridor 65 planes and 70 between helicopters and drones
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has held a press conference in these hours to take stock of search and rescue operations and the supply of humanitarian aid to the survivors of the 6 February earthquake.... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Meloni towards Kiev
It should reach the country between today and tomorrow, with a possible stopover in Poland
The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, should reach the city of Kiev today or tomorrow, according to the British news agency "Reuters". At the moment there is no confirmation or denial from Palazzo... more
AirportsNew York airport: terminal closed
Operation suspended after long power outage
Terminal 1 of New York's "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" International Airport will be closed for the whole day today due to problems with the electrical system. Some scheduled inbound and outbound flights have... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: China calls for peace
Xi Jinping will give a speech on February 24
The Chinese President, Xi Jinping, will make "a peace speech" on the occasion of the anniversary of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022. This is an official descent... more
Finance and economyChina: US companies blacklisted
Restrictions on the trade of aero engines, landing gear and various components
China has placed two US companies on the "unreliable entities list": Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies. Their fault is that of supplying arms to Taiwan, the island which Beijing defines as "rebel"... more