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AerospaceNASA Astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore Retires
After 25 years from US agency, four spacecraft and 464 days in space
After 25 years at NASA, flying in four different spacecraft, accumulating 464 days in space, astronaut and test pilot Butch Wilmore has retired from the US space agency.The Tennessee native earned a bachelor’s a... more
DefenseA €125 Million Anti-Drone Laser: EOS secures a major contract from a NATO Country
A 100-kilowatt system is capable of neutralizing up to 20 drone aircraft per minute
The Australian company anticipates further orders and aims to become the leader in Europe in remote weapon stations more
AirlinesSafety: ANA adopts artificial intelligence to predict turbulence
First carrier to implement advanced technology with a prediction accuracy of 86%
The Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced today, August 7, 2025, that it has become the first global airline to adopt an innovative turbulence forecasting service based on artificial intelligence.... more
Civil aviationAirlink and Azorra finalize lease of 10 new E-195E2 aircraft
Deliveries will begin later this year and be completed in 2027
Airlink and Azorra have finalized a lease agreement that will see the Johannesburg-headquartered airline acquire 10 new E-195E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for later... more
AccidentsGhana, military helicopter crashes: 8 dead, including two ministers
The Harbin Z-9 of the Air Force was heading to an event against illegal mining /VIDEO
Among the victims are the holders of the ministries of Defense (Edward Omane Boamah) and Environment (Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed). President Mahama declares three days of national mourning more
AerospaceLeonardo: towards the Digital Twin of Italian soil
Using airborne laser surveys and aerogravimetric data
Leonardo, through e-GEOS, a company owned by the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%), will support the Department for Sustainable Development (DiSS) of the Italian Ministry of the Environment... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific: 14 more B-777/9 passenger jet aircraft
Bringing its order book to 35 of the twin-engine airplane
Boeing and Cathay Pacific today announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more B-777/9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the twin-engine airplane.Designed to reduce fuel use and... more
Civil aviationCommerce: USA accelerates regulations on deliveries with drone aircraft
FAA proposes BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) and Secretary Duffy reveals the details/VIDEO + ATTACHMENT
The US Department of Transportation, with the FAA’s new proposal, aims to standardize BVLOS operations to unlock the commercial potential of the sector and affirm national technological leadership, overcoming the current system of individual waivers more
AirlinesITA Airways expands code-share agreement with Lufthansa Group
On new intercontinental routes from next September
ITA Airways broadens codeshare flights offer on long-haul routes with Lufthansa Group Airlines. Tickets to new destinations in Africa and Asia are on sale starting today, with travel date from September... more
AerospaceExpected at the end of the year NSE 2025, the fair on the space economy of the future
The seventh edition of the event will take place from December 10 to 12 at the Fiera di Roma
Nse New Space Economy 2025 returns, to be held from December 10 to 12 at the Fiera di Roma. Now in its seventh edition, it is the reference event in the space sector for public bodies and institutions,... more
AirlinesLufthansa withdraws from the race for Air Europa; Turkish Airlines the sole remaining contender
The decision comes after the withdrawals of Air France-Klm and the rejection of the IAG offer
The pool of investors for Air Europa narrows further. Lufthansa has officially announced that it does not intend to continue negotiations for the acquisition of an equity stake in the Spanish carrier.... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic up +4.5% in first half of 2025
Freight and aircraft movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for the month of June, second quarter (Q2) and the first half (H1) of 2025.Passenger traffic across the European airport network... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomed new rules for safe use of NG drone aircraft
The NPRM comes on the heels of two recent executive orders
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday the introduction of a Notice of Proposed RuleMaking (NPRM), published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to allow low-flying... more
Finance and economyEmbraer: second quarter 2025 results
Delivered 61 aircraft in this period
Embraer unveiled results 2Q2025.The highlights:2025 Guidance reiterated: Commercial Aviation deliveries between 77 and 85 aircraft, and Executive Aviation deliveries between 145 and 155 aircraft. Total... more
AirportsFraport improves operating result in Second Quarter
Group result remains below last year’s level; Outlook confirmed
Fraport AG’s business performance picked up during the second quarter of 2025. Over the first six months of the year, around 77 million passengers traveled via Fraport’s Group airports worldwide – repre... more
DefenseUAS. Destinus acquires Daedalean to enhance its flight systems with AI
$225 Million Operation. The agreement aims to accelerate the development of autonomous aircraft for civilian and defense markets
Destinus Group BV, headquartered in The Netherlands, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Daedalean, a Zurich-based start-up specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for aviation. The deal,... more
AirlinesNetwork expansion: Wizz Air looks East
Three new strategic connections will link northern and southern Italy with Bulgaria and Romania
Wizz Air today announces a significant expansion of its network in Italy with the launch of three new international routes connecting the north and south of the country with Eastern Europe. Specifically:... more
AirlinesAir connections: Seoul-Jeju the busiest Route in the World in 2024
The annual IATA data highlight the strength of domestic markets
New York-Los Angeles and Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca follow among the most frequented regional routes. B-737, A-320, and A-321 are the most utilized aircraft more
AirlinesCebu Pacific entrusts Lufthansa Technik with the supply of components for its aircraft
The agreement concerns the management of spare parts and consumable materials for the entire fleet of 100 planes
Cebu Pacific, one of the leading airlines in the Philippines, has signed a new agreement with Lufthansa Technik for the management of the supply of consumables and spare parts (Consumables & Expendables,... more
AirlinesQantas appoints new Regional Managing Director
For UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa
Qantas announced today the appointment of Darsh Chapman as the new Regional General Manager for the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, with the position set to begin in August 2025. She... more
AirlinesANA launches onboard internet service on international routes and in all classes
On its B-767/300ER aircraft
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is introducing free high-speed internet service onboard, capable of streaming video, across all international classes on its B-767/300ER aircraft. Thanks to the next-generation... more
Civil aviationItalian Farnesina: first technical meeting of tariffs Task Force
With Italian companies and businesses
It remains operational for specific queries and reserves the right to convene further meetings regularly or in response to significant developments more
AirportsLondon Heathrow Airport mayor threatens legal action over expansion
Airport operator Hal has proposed a new £49bn plan that includes the construction of a third runway
IATA also had its say, emphasizing the critical issues of the expansion plan and the trust that should be placed in Hal's management of the airport more
AirportsIATA launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics report
About classes, airport pairs, used aircraft and passenger countries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data... more
AirportsIata: London Heathrow Airport expansion could bring economic benefits
But "it must not happen at any cost and taking for granted that the current operator is the best"
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released the following statement regarding proposals for the future development of London-Heathrow Airport by Heathrow Airport Limited (Hal) and the... more
AirportsPassenger air transport: +108% in 2025 compared to 2019
It will reach +178% in 2040, with 14.8 trillion travellers
In 2025, annual air travel demand will reach a new high, with revenue passenger kilometers (Rpk, the number of paying passengers multiplied by the total distance travelled) at 108% of 2019 levels. Last... more
IndustryBoeing seeks agreement to avoid strike: new offer to 3,200 defense workers
The vote on the latest proposal will take place on August 3rd at the facility where fighter aircraft are produced
A few days ahead of an imminent strike, Boeing has presented a new contract proposal to the 3,200 workers producing fighter aircraft for the US military at the St. Louis plant. The offer, which represents... more
AirportsSicily takes off: Municipal surcharge removed, minor airports rejoice
Definitive approval from the Senate for the exemption of the boarding rights tax
A breath of fresh air for Trapani, Comiso, and the minor islands, which aim to revive tourism and the island’s accessibility more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo to market freighter capacities of ITA Airways
On routes from Asia to Rome from next September 1, 2025
On 1 September 2025, the cooperation between Lufthansa Cargo and ITA Airways will reach another important milestone. The routes from Delhi, Tokyo-Haneda and Bangkok to Rome-Fiumicino will then also be... more
Finance and economyTrump: executive order on tariffs signed last night just before deadline
The tariffs will take effect on August 7. The 15% tax for the EU has been confirmed
Before midnight in the United States (around 1 a.m. in Italy), president Donald Trump signed the executive order imposing tariffs on partner countries, thus meeting the August 1st deadline. He then announced... more
AirlinesLufthansa Airlines: change in top management from September
Two Hub Managers one for Frankfurt and other for Munich
On September 1, 2025, Francesco Sciortino will join the Executive Board of Lufthansa Airlines and take over responsibility as Hub Manager for Frankfurt. He will also become Accountable Manager for the... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: results of the 2Q2025
And it confirms full-year forecast
Lufthansa Group unveiled results in the second quarter and confirms full-year forecast.The hightlights are:Adjusted EBIT improves to EUR 871 million, net profit more than doubles to over 1 billion eurosLow... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: passenger growth slows in June
Regional breakdown, international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up... more
Finance and economyTrump: 50% tariffs on copper and Brazilian products
However, copper input materials are excluded. Tariffs are 25% for India and 15% for South Korea.
Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed a measure imposing, starting August 1st, a universal 50% tariff on imports of semi-finished copper products (copper tubes, wire, rods, sheets, and pipes) and copper-intensive... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand up in June despite trade disruptions
Volumes increased for major trade corridors from/within Europe and Middle East-Asia
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2025 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 0.8% compared to June 2... more
AirportsDelta Air Lines plane makes safe landing due to severe turbulence
Of the 275 passengers and 13 crew members, 25 people were injured and taken to hospital
Last night, Delta Air Lines flight DL56 encountered severe turbulence and was forced to make a safe landing at Minneapolis-Saint Paul international airport around 7:45 PM local time. The aircraft, an Airbus... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1H2025 results
306 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2025.The highlights: 306 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 29.6 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.2 billionEBIT (reported) € 1.... more
DefenseLeonardo (2) to acquire Iveco Defence
Enterprise value of the transaction at EUR 1.7 billion
Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence, a division of the Iveco Group, for a total enterprise value of EUR 1.7 billion. The transaction will be financed through available cash resources.... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD approved the 1H2025 results
Order Backlog came to € 45 billion - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved 2025 first half results.The highlights are: • Order Backlog came to € 45 b... more
AirlinesITA Airways BoD approves 2026-2030 business plan
Focus on long-haul expansion, aircraft fleet renewal, and synergies with Lufthansa Group
ITA Airways’ Board of Directors has approved today the Company’s 2026-2030 Business Plan. The Plan is structured around three fundamental strategic pillars: • Strengthening the competitive position: ITA Air... more
AirportsTsunami warning: flights to Hawaii canceled or delayed
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are the most affected air carrier
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded occurred overnight, measuring 8.8 in magnitude, with a depth of 20.7 kilometers and its epicenter on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Russia's Far East, approximately... more
AirlinesANA Holdings soars high: record revenues in the Quarter, but shadows loom over annual earnings
Q1 2025-26 revenue hits a new record thanks to international boom, but the year will close with lower profits
ANA Holdings announced today a record start to the financial year, with revenue reaching 548.7 billion yen (approximately 3.3 billion euros) in the first quarter (April 1 - June 30, 2025). This figure,... more
AirportsSAC (2): flight operations at Catania airport restored
Arriving and departing flights have resumed in complete safety
SAC, the management company of Catania Airport, announces that, following the intervention of the competent authorities and the complete extinguishing of the fire that broke out near the airport, flight... more
AirportsSAC: all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Catania suspended
Cause of fire erupted near the airport
Sac, the management company of Catania Airport, announces that, due to a fire that broke out in the immediate vicinity of the airport, all flight operations have been temporarily suspended, with the consequent... more
AirlinesDiscover Airlines (Lufthansa) activates air connection from Salento to Germany
Starting next June, the biweekly Brindisi-Frankfurt route will take off
Aeroporti di Puglia announces that Discover Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, will operate a twice-weekly connection between Brindisi and Frankfurt starting from June 2026. This is a seasonal route... more
Finance and economyEU-USA tariffs: Tajani convenes business representatives
Task force established at the Italian Foreign Ministry
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Italian economic system – Italian Trade Agency (ITA), SACE, SIMEST, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), the Permanent Representation of Italy to the EU in Brussels, the Italian Embassy in Washington, and various business associations, including Confindustria, Coldiretti, CONFAPI, Confagricoltura, CNA, Confimi Italia, Federacciai, Farmindustria, Confesercenti, Confartigianato, Confcooperative, Confcommercio, Federlegno, and Federvini more
AirlinesEmirates introduces modernized B-777 aircraft
On the route to Madrid from mid-September
Emirates has announced that starting from September 16, it will deploy its recently refurbished four-class B-777 aircraft on flights to and from Madrid, the carrier’s first destination in Spain to operate w... more
Civil aviation15% tariffs (2): exempt aircraft and their components, some chemical and agricultural products
However, the taxes affect most sectors, including automotive and semiconductors
According to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's statement on the agreement reached with US President Donald Trump (see AVIONEWS), duties are "stabilized at a 15% tariff rate on the vast... more
AirlinesVietjet escapes global asset freeze
English court rejects FW Aviation's appeal: unpaid aircraft totaling nearly $217 million on the table
The Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet has secured a crucial legal victory in the United Kingdom: a British court has indeed dismissed the request to freeze its worldwide assets, filed by the leasing... more
AirlinesPanic on easyJet flight: passenger stops plane with bomb threat and threats against Trump
Emergency landing in Glasgow for the A-319. Passengers intervene to restrain the man/VIDEO
Moments of terror were experienced yesterday morning, Sunday, July 27, on board EasyJet flight EZY609 departing from London-Luton Airport and bound for Glasgow. A 41-year-old passenger triggered panic... more