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AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision (2). AA CEO statement on flight 5342
US authorities FAA and NTSB will investigate on accident - VIDEO
American Eagle flight 5342 on a CRJ-700 aircraft operated by Psa Airlines, en route from Wichita, Kansas to Washington Dc was involved in a mid-air collision last night. "On board the aircraft there were... more
AccidentsWashington: military helicopter collides with passenger plane in flight
A total of 67 people were involved; the death toll is still uncertain /VIDEO
Last night in Washington there was a mid-air collision between a Bombardier CRJ-701ER aircraft registration N709PS, of the American Eagle company but operated by Psa Airlines (over 500 daily flights made... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: global air cargo demand achieves record growth in 2024
International routes experienced exceptional traffic levels for the 17th consecutive month
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance showing:Full-year demand for 2024, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers... more
AirlinesJapan: agreement signed on SAF for air cargo transport
Annual supply contract between DHL Express and Cosmo Oil Marketing
Dhl Express, a leading global express service provider, has signed an agreement with Cosmo Oil Marketing to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions in air transport in Japan. The agreement... more
Civil aviationSean Duffy sworn in as secretary of US DoT
He signed his first memorandum
Sean Duffy was officially sworn yesterday in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Upon arrival at USDOT headquarters, his first act was signing a memorandum... more
AerospaceCOSMO-SkyMed confirmed to support Copernicus
Signed contract worth about € 5 million
At the ongoing European Space Conference in Brussels (January 28-29), e-GEOS (Telespazio 80% and ASI 20%) and the European Space Agency (ESA) announced the signing of a contract worth approximately €5 m... more
AerospaceBoeing reports fourth quarter results 2024
Delivered 348 airplanes last year and recorded 279 orders
Boeing reports 4Q results.The highlights are:Fourth Quarter 2024Finalized the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) agreement and resumed production across the B-737, B-767... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signed contract with ESA
To build the EnVision spacecraft
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) worth a total of 367 million Euros, for the supply of a satellite... more
AccidentsSouth Korea: Air Busan plane catches fire on departure for Hong Kong
Evacuated using slides and all 176 on board safe. Flames burst from the tail: investigation underway - VIDEO
Yesterday evening, an Airbus A-321 aircraft registration HL7763, operated by Air Busan, caught fire just before takeoff. The airplane, departing from Busan-Gimhae International Airport, was headed to Hong... more
Civil aviationRussia. MC-21 aircraft: serial production postponed again
By one year, it will be launched in 2026; certification tests by 2025
A troubled project, marked by significant delays caused by a combination of technological, geopolitical and logistical factors more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to develop the payload for the third satellite of the Copernicus mission
Signed an amendment to its CO2M contract, worth 88 million euros
Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo(33%), has signed an amendment to its CO2M contract, worth 88 million euros, with the space segment prime contractor OHB System. This... more
AirlinesLufthansa considers takeover of Air Europa
The German carrier is targeting Latin American routes, but not only...
The rumors about Lufthansa's interest in a minority stake in Air Europa are a further sign of its consolidation in the aviation sector, especially in Europe. Lufthansa, already one of the continent's leading... more
HelicoptersAirbus (2): eVTOL CityAirbus NextGen project to be frozen
Operational until the end of 2025, it will be put on hold for strategic rethinking of technologies and market
A strategic pause in the development of its innovative CityAirbus NextGen aircraft, an eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) designed for Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The decision, officially communicated... more
Civil aviationAirbus sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024
Orders for 455 units, came from 182 customers in 42 Countries
Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The orders... more
Civil aviationPresidential planes: Trump proposes new look for Air Force One
It aims to modernise its aesthetics in the wake of the "renewal", but in "due time"...
Speaking to reporters aboard the presidential plane Air Force One, Donald Trump expressed his intention to change its iconic colors. The President described the aircraft as a "special airplane", but noted... more
Fair and showsElt Group (2) signs a MoU with Shamal in Saudi Arabia
The industry established a strong relation with the Kingdom
As part of the Italy-Saudi Arabia institutional round table, in the presence of the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni and the Saudi Minister of Investment HE Khalid A. Al Falih, ELT... more
Fair and showsElt Group signs MoU with Sami-Aec
Reaffirming its role as a strategic partner in Saudi industry
As part of the Italy-Saudi Arabia institutional round table, in the presence of the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni and the Saudi Minister of Investment HE Khalid A. Al Falih, ELT... more
Civil aviationColombia: Petro grants presidential plane for repatriation of nationals
After giving in to Trump's demands, he will facilitate the return of Colombians expelled from the US
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as announced by the new American President in these hours, has given in to Trump's threat of duties and sanctions, even making the presidential plane available to facilitate... more
AerospaceLeonardo signs MoU in Saudi Arabia to expand collaboration
In the aerospace and defence sector
In the framework of bilateral meetings between Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held yesterday, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Military... more
Finance and economyPiaggio Aerospace: preliminary contract signed
For the transfer of the business complexes to a Turkish company
The preliminary contract for the transfer of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation –the two companies operating under the Piaggio Aerospace brand- to the Turkish Company B... more
AirlinesTurbulence forces United plane into emergency with 256 on board
Sudden and repeated losses of altitude cause injuries, even serious ones, among passengers and crew
A United Airlines B-787/8 Dreamliner plane, which took off last Friday from the "Muhammed Murtala" international airport in Lagos, Nigeria, bound for Washington-Dulles airport, while en route to the Ivory... more
AirlinesAirbus Beluga Transport closes its doors
The unit dedicated to the transportation of special cargo with A-300/600ST Beluga aircraft
According to rumors in these hours, confirmed by a spokesperson of the European giant, Airbus Beluga Transport, the unit created in 2022 (and had obtained the French air operator certificate for the division... more
Civil aviationUS territories security: Trump's first measures to defend borders
Increased ground troops and more helicopters at US southern border
Acting US Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses released a statement on the Department of Defense's (DoD) actions in response to President Trump 's executive order on border security. The statement reads:... more
Science and technologyExperimental aircraft: XB-1 demonstrator to attempt supersonic flight
The 28th will be the "Boom day" that will lead to Overture, the future supersonic airliner - GALLERY
The XB-1 aircraft from the American Boom Supersonic has opened 2025 by successfully completing its 11th test flight on January 10. It is now approaching its first supersonic test. During 2024, the demonstrator... more
Civil aviationBoeing reports preliminary fourth quarter results
Impacted by the IAM work stoppage
The Boeing Company announced yesterday it will recognize impacts to its financial results related to the IAM (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) work stoppage and agreement,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines reports 4Q and full year 2024 financial results
Achieved total debt reduction goal of $15 billion from peak levels
American Airlines Group Inc. reported yesterday its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, including:Record fourth-quarter revenue of $13.7 billion and record full-year revenue of $54.2 billionFourth-quarter... more
AccidentsTaiwan: Ching-kuo dies after being sucked into F-CK-1 fighter jet engine
A female sergeant major was killed while inspecting the aircraft after landing
A tragic accident rocked Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in Taichung, Taiwan, on January 21, when a Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of an F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter jet developed... more
Finance and economyEU-US duties. Tajani: "Dialogue is the best way, without giving up on protecting our interests"
The statement on the sidelines of the agreement on air transport between Italy and Mongolia
The Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said today that cooperation and dialogue are the most effective tools to address challenges in relations between the European Union and the USA. The observation... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Minister Tajani signs first agreement between Italy and Mongolia
In view of the activation of direct connections between the two States - PHOTO
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Antonio Tajani, signed today at the Farnesina (headquarters of the Ministry) the first agreement on aircraft and transport... more
IndustrySchiebel: new Rpas contract with European Emsa
For four years: two fixed with an option for additional ones
Schiebel has been awarded another multi-year service contract for the CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The contract is for service provision with... more
AirlinesItalian Enac: President Di Palma met Joerg Eberhart, new CEO of ITA
About airline strategies and objectives after merger
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President Pierluigi Di Palma met yesterday the new CEO of ITA Airways, Joerg Eberhart, to discuss the carrier's strategies and objectives in light of the recent... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Trump revises FAA hiring criteria
Stop the policy that favored "Diversity, equity, and inclusion"; priority for "Safety and efficiency"
One of the first measures implemented by the new American President Donald J Trump was to get his hands on the hiring criteria within the Faa, Federal Aviation Administration, or the agency of the US Department... more
AerospaceThe start of production first quantum key distribution system from geostationary orbit
Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat will make it in the context of the QKD-GEO mission
Civil project most advanced in the world in this sector, with a budget of EUR 103,5 million more
AirlinesEurowings opens direct flight connection Cologne-Bonn to Porto
From 1st May, it will be the fifth new route in the 2025 Summer schedule from the German airport
From the side of the Rhine to the Atlantic coast: starting on 1 May, Eurowings will be offering a direct flight to Porto from Cologne-Bonn Airport. The port city in northern Portugal will be served three... more
AirlinesRyanair calls for abolition of municipal surcharge in Italy
In exchange for the elimination of the tax, it proposes significant investments
For Ryanair, Summer 2025 is expected to be an "important" season but without growth, with "flat" traffic. This is due to the impact of the municipal additional tax, which weighs 6.5 euros per passenger.... more
AirportsHouston reopens its three airports to aircraft and traffic
The storm that caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights has passed, only in the Texas circuit
"George Bush" International Airport, "William P. Hobby" Airport and "Ellington Airport", all part of the Houston, Texas airport circuit, have reopened this morning. They were closed to air traffic all... more
AerospaceItalian ASI entrusts Thales Alenia Space for Sbg mission by NASA
To understand the biological and geological processes on the Earth's surface
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), have signed a contract for the implementation of NASA's Surface Biology and Geology... more
AccidentsJeju Air plane tragedy: ILS facility to be removed at Muan Airport
Or rather the reinforced concrete housing against which the B-737/800 crashed
The Muan incident has highlighted the need for a review of South Korea's airport infrastructure, and of the concrete ILS shelters located in critical areas more
AirlinesBoeing partners to advance SAF production and reduce emissions
It will foster supply in the Nordics to help meet global demand
Boeing has become a key project development partner of Norsk e-Fuel, supporting one of Europe’s first industrial scale Power-to-Liquids (PtL) facilities. The industry’s investment will accelerate the pro... more
AirlinesITA Airways at the International Tourism Fair in Madrid
The 45th edition of "Fitur" takes place from 22nd to 26th January
ITA Airways participates in "FITUR 2025", the International Tourism Fair, takes place from January 22 to 26 at IFEMA Exhibition Center in Madrid. Now in its 45th edition, it is the premier annual event... more
AirportsSteady growth for Belgrade Airport in 2024
Significant increase in flights and passengers
Belgrade "Nikola Tesla" Airport recorded a solid performance in 2024 (as of December 31), with almost 8.4 million passengers, marking a 5.3% increase compared to 2023 and a significant +36% compared to... more
Civil aviationIATA: inaugural "World Data Symposium" in Dublin, Ireland
The event will take place in February hosted by Aer Lingus
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the inaugural IATA "World Data Symposium" (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26-27 February.Hosted by Aer Lingus and held under the theme of “Digital ski... more
Fair and showsEve Air Mobility and JetSetGo to explore Urban ATM implementation in India
The announcement today during an event
Eve Air Mobility and JetSetGo, a private aircraft charter and fractional ownership company, headquartered in New Delhi, India, have entered into an agreement to explore and advance the use of Vector, Eve’s c... more
DefenseChina: hypersonic air-to-air missile thermal resistance test completed
Capable of exceeding Mach 9, a threat to faster fighter jets and stealth aircraft
China has successfully completed the final test of a hypersonic air-to-air missile designed to exceed Mach 9, or about nine times the speed of sound. The missile underwent a series of thermal endurance... more
Civil aviationHigh-speed Internet takes flight on ATR aircraft
Starlink certification granted by EASA to -72 model - VIDEO
ATR continues to elevate the standards of regional air travel by introducing Starlink high-speed internet connectivity onboard its aircraft. After successful test flights carried out on ATR’s 72/600 t... more
DefenseJv Rheinmetall-Leonardo receives German Antitrust approval
The nascent Lrmv, 50/50 jointly owned, will develop new vehicles for the Italian Army
Yesterday, Monday 20 January, the German Federal Antitrust Authority (Bundeskartellamt) approved a joint-venture between Rheinmetall Ag, a German company from Düsseldorf, and the Italian Leonardo SpA.... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Emirates cooperation to expand international routes
Airlines offer new destinations between Europe, Middle East and Asia
Starting this month, Emirates and ITA Airways have officially launched their codeshare agreement, signed on 6 March 2024 during the "ITB" international travel fair in Berlin. The agreement includes a number... more
AirportsPlanes grounded at Houston airports: flights suspended due to bad weather
Today's temporary measure affects the "George Bush", the "William P. Hobby", and the Ellington Yard
"To prioritize the safety of our passengers and staff, and due to extremely hazardous road conditions throughout Houston, flight operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport... more
AirlinesITA Airways resumes flights between Tel Aviv and Rome
From next February 1st, initially with a daily frequency
ITA Airways announces that starting February 1, connections between Tel Aviv-"Ben Gurion" and Rome-Fiumicino will be gradually resumed, initially with one daily frequency and, from February 16, with an... more
AirlinesEurowings starts fleet modernization with 40 new B-737/8 Max aircraft
Investment of 5 billion for a more efficient and sustainable fleet
Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings has received the green light to purchase 40 new B-737/8 Max aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2027 and be completed by 2032.The new airplanes, which will replace the current... more