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AirlinesAustralian Federal Court orders Qantas to oay A$100 million
It was selling tickets for flights that it had already decided to cancel
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today announced that Qantas, Australia's largest airline, was ordered yesterday by the Federal Court to pay AUD 100 million (about USD 67.3 million)... more
Civil aviation“Fuel of the Future” law highlights Brazil's commitment to sustainable aviation
Introduced a legal framework to promote the production and use of SAF
Embraer congratulates the Brazilian Government and the National Congress for the approval and sanction of the “Fuel of the Future” law, which introduces a legal framework to promote the production and... more
AerospaceSpaceX Starship Shuttle: 5th test launch scheduled
Subject to regulatory approval, expected on October 13th
Starship's fifth flight test could launch as early as October 13, subject to regulatory approval from the regulator. The launch window will open as early as 7:00 am CT. As with all development tests, the... more
AirlinesAdani and Thales revolutionize airport management in India
Modernization and safety in the seven airports
Adani Airport Holdings Limited, India’s leading private airport operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thales, a leading technology company. It aims to transform operations and traveller e... more
Civil aviationBoeing withdraws contract offer: strike announced
Tensions rise between company and unions as protest approaches
Boeing announced on Tuesday that it was suspending negotiations with its main union and withdrawing its offer. The decision followed accusations by the union that the aircraft giant was inflexible in improving... more
IndustryTextron already announces flight tests of Nexus eVTOL Tilt-Rotor, post 2025 test schedule
Plan ahead at Salina regional Airport, Kansas -VIDEO
Textron eAviation, a Textron company, will conduct flight tests of its full-scale electric Nexus eVtol (vertical takeoff and landing) technology demonstrator aircraft at Salina Regional Airport in Kansas,... more
Civil aviationTwo H-175 helicopters set to soar in Australia with PHI
Supporting different operations
Two H-175 helicopters have officially entered service with PHI Aviation in Australia, supporting their offshore energy transportation, search and rescue and medical evacuation operations.PHI, which has... more
AirportsAci Europe: EU State aid guidelines must be extended to safeguard vital regional air connectivity
New rules to support and facilitate decarbonisation
ACI EUROPE calls on the European Commission to extend the EU State aid Guidelines to regional airports, so that they can continue contributing to the connectivity, competitiveness and cohesion of Europe’s r... more
AirlinesAirplanes and mergers. Philippines: Cebu Pacific buys 100% of AirSwift
Ali Capital Corp's (Zobel de Ayalas) 'boutique airline' changes hands for $30.8 million
Cebu Pacific Air has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of AirSwift through a share sale agreement with Ali Capital Corp (Zobel de Ayalas). The transaction is valued at Php 1.75... more
AirlinesAircraft-train. Agreement to offer connections in a single booking
Trenitalia and SkyTeam sign a MoU for combined itineraries
Trenitalia (FS Group) and SkyTeam, an alliance of airlines, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) to offer combined “air+train” itineraries in a single booking. The partnership will allow tho... more
DefenseNew Commander for the EU Naval Force Mediterranean "Irini"
Handover of Central Mediterranean Security Mission
The ceremony marking the change of tactical command of the EU Naval Force Mediterranean "IRINI" mission was recently held on board the "Grecale" frigate. During the event, Greek Commodore Prokopios Charitos... more
AerospaceHera planetary defence mission successfully launched
TAS provided key technologies onboard the spacecraft
Hera, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) first planetary defence mission, was successfully launched yesterday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, from Cape Canaveral in Florida.The satellite is now heading t... more
AirlinesLas Vegas occurrence: Frontier Airlines plane makes critical landing
Federal Aviation Administration investigation underway
A Frontier Airlines plane was in a critical situation as it was landing at Las Vegas, Nevada, from San Diego, California. The occurrence was caused by a particularly rough landing that caused the plane's... more
AirportsAirplanes and airlines. Frequent Traveller Awards 2024: Latam Pass awarded
Latam Airlines Loyalty Program Wins in Two Categories
For the second consecutive year, the Latam Pass frequent traveller program was awarded at the Frequent Traveler Awards (FTA) as “Best Airline Loyalty Program in the Americas” among 300 loyalty programs, and... more
AirportsTrieste Airport beats its own record today
A million passengers transported since the beginning of the year has been reached
Today Trieste Airport reached the threshold of one million passengers transported since the beginning of 2024. A record number for the airport in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, which had already set... more
AirlinesImpact of flight changes on Sardinian connectivity
There is a risk of a reduction in international connections from the island
Sardinia could lose important connections with international routes from next October 27. This concern was expressed by Ugo Cappellacci, deputy and head of the Insularity department of Forza Italia, and Ivan... more
AirportsDecimomannu, in Sardinia: new hub for F-35 aircraft in the Italian Air Force
In view of the strengthening and modernization of this base, which will become an operational one for these fighters
Decimomannu (Cagliari, in Sardinia) Air Base is set to become an operational hub for F-35 fighters, as highlighted in the Multi-Year Defense Programming Document 2024-2026. The Italian Air Force plans... more
AirlinesInternal crisis and legality: turbulence in ITA
Tensions and accusations shake the foundations of the airline
Giovanni Naccarato, a member of the board of auditors, resigned about six weeks ago, following internal disputes. Informal sources suggest that the resignation may be related to an alleged agreement between... more
Latest newsTajani commemorates the anniversary of 7 October: a cowardly attack on all the Jewish people
In mission in Argentina, the Italian minister will take part in a commemorative ceremony in Buenos Aires
“A year ago, Hamas perpetrated a brutal attack that hit hundreds of innocent Israeli victims. Many of them died and others are still hostages of the terrorist group, in what turned into a cowardly attack o... more
DefenseNATO bolsters forces in face of Russian threat
Significant expansion in response to tensions
NATO is ready to significantly increase the number of troops and weapons available to member States to face the threat posed by Russia, as reported by "Welt am Sonntag". The German daily newspaper has... more
AirlinesRyanair planes: three technical failures in a week
The low-cost airline could end up under the scrutiny of EASA, as requested to the EU Commission by some parliamentarians
In the space of just seven days, Ryanair has been in the spotlight for three separate technical problems on its aircraft. The latest occurred yesterday morning at Brindisi airport, where a plane from Memmingen,... more
AirlinesRussian raids in Ukraine: depots and airports targeted
Employing advanced aviation and drone aircraft in coordinated attacks
The Russian Defense Ministry said it had carried out targeted strikes against strategic Ukrainian targets, including a fuel depot near Odessa and the infrastructure of the Starokonstantinov military airport... more
AirlinesAir Serbia launches Belgrade-Guangzhou direct flight
It expands Asian routes with new connection to China
Air Serbia has launched a new direct route Belgrade-Guangzhou, with the inaugural flight JU988 taking off at 00:20. This new air link marks the second destination in China for the Serbian national carrier,... more
AirlinesRevolution in the management of Genoa airport
Implications of the recent management transition and future prospects
In light of recent events, the situation of the "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Genoa is complex, involving a series of subjects between public and private entities. The Genoese airport, despite being... more
AirlinesScandal in Brindisi: they made low-quality components for B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Two companies that produced for Leonardo under investigation. Arrests
The aeronautics sector has recently been rocked by an investigation by the Brindisi Public Prosecutor's Office that revealed the use of non-compliant materials in the production of parts for the B-787... more
ReportJapan sends Jasdf planes to evacuate nationals from Lebanon
Two C-2 tactical transports landed in Jordan, ready to repatriate about 50 Japanese
Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) C-2 aircraft landed in Jordan, ready for a possible evacuation mission of Japanese citizens from Lebanon following the recent escalation of the conflict between... more
DefenseAirspace invasion: tensions between Japan, Russia and China
Friction grows, and Tokyo reaffirms sovereignty in its skies and the inviolability of its borders. Moscow denies
In these hours, the Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, during a speech to the Parliament, launched accusations against China and Russia for the continuous intrusions into the airspace of the country.... more
DefensePlanes and ships: exercise in the South China Sea US and allied forces
The maneuvers conducted by America, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the Philippines
The Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, Royal New Zealand Navy, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Navy conducted a maritime cooperation exercise... more
AirlinesAircraft and JV: Japan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia reach agreement
Once the antitrust hurdle has been overcome, the cooperation will become effective from the 2Q2025
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Garuda Indonesia have signed a Joint Business Agreement, following approvals from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in terms of antitrust.... more
DefenseFarewell to Masamitsu Yoshioka, Pearl Harbor veteran
Last of Japan's attack pilots Missing at 106
Masamitsu Yoshioka, who was a navigator and bombardier during the air attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, has died at the age of 106. His death was announced on August 28 via social media by Japanese... more
AccidentsPlanes. Request for Ryanair checks at the European Parliament
Through Easa, on compliance with safety and maintenance regulations: low-cost soon under scrutiny?
The Forza Italia members of the European Parliament have asked the Commission to intervene to carry out checks through EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), regarding Ryanair's compliance with maintenance... more
DefensePeru receives UH-60 helicopters from US
Fight against drug trafficking strengthened with new aircraft
The United States Government has decided to donate nine UH-60 "Black Hawk" helicopters to Peru, along with additional support equipment, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The decision... more
HelicoptersTensions rising: Shahed Drones detected in Belarus
UAV incursions into sensitive area heighten security concerns
Three Shahed drones were detected yesterday flying over Belarusian airspace on the same day that President Alexander Lukashenko was flying a helicopter over the country. This information was released... more
AirlinesEuropean airport sector recovery exceeds expectations
Record results for continental airports in the Summer months
Recent data published by Aci Europe indicate a significant recovery in travel by airplanes, with European airports seeing an annual increase of over 5% in the Summer months of July and August, exceeding... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines heading for Chapter 11 after rejecting merger with JetBlue?
American low-cost carrier weighs options to avoid bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, an American low-cost carrier, is facing serious financial difficulties that could lead to bankruptcy. After the collapse of negotiations to merge with JetBlue Airways, Spirit has been... more
AirlinesKLM tightens its purse strings and announces new cuts and spending reductions
The commitment to renew the fleet remains: a billion-dollar investment
KLM today announced measures to structurally improve the company's operational and financial performance. These measures include increasing productivity, simplifying the organization, reducing costs, and... more
IndustryCAE: agreement to develop simulators for Royal Canadian Air Force FAcT program
25-year subcontracting agreement with SkyAlyne (Cae-KF Aerospace jv) worth $1.7 billion
CAE announced today a major subcontracting agreement with SkyAlyne, a CAE-KF Aerospace joint-venture, for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. The 25-year, valued... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific orders 70 A-321neo aircraft
Finalized a MoU announced in July - DATA SHEET
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 70 A-321neo airplanes, finalising an MoU announced by the airline in July. The purchase agreement was signed in Manila by Mike Szucs,... more
AccidentsA-109S Grand helicopter crashes in India, 3 victims
Investigation underway to clarify the causes of the accident: fog among the hypotheses -2 VIDEOS
A tragic accident occurred in the residential suburb of Bavdhan, Pune district, Maharashtra, India, when an A-109S Grand helicopter (registration VT-EVV) of the local Heritage Aviation crashed, killing... more
AccidentsItaly. Bergamo airport main runway reopened yesterday evening
Its surface resurfacing needed after four tyres burst on landing Ryanair plane
Runway made unusable for a length of 450 meters. Various operations carried out before the resumption of activity at the airport more
Civil aviationNATO military committee farewells Jens Stoltenberg
Succeeded by Mark Rutte from today -VIDEO
The NATO Military Committee formally yesterday farewelled Jens Stoltenberg, whose tenure as Secretary General ended. He is replaced by Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands on 1 October... more
AirlinesRyanair (2) plane tire bursts: Sacbo's statement
The list of flight delays and/or cancellations on the airport manager's website
Sacbo (Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport management company) announces on its website in a short note that operations are temporarily suspended due to the explosion of a tire, shortly after landing, of a Ryanair... more
AirlinesBergamo-Orio al Serio: Ryanair plane tire explodes during landing
The aircraft stopped on the runway and passengers evacuated; the airport is temporarily closed
An incident has created tension on board a Ryanair plane departing from Barcelona and headed to Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport, today on Tuesday 1st October around 08:00am. During the landing phase, one... more
AirlinesPlanes and airlines: Qantas to Johannesburg by the A-380
Its network to Africa expanded also thanks to code-share with Airlink
Today marks a historic event for Qantas, as it debuts its Airbus A-380 aircraft on the Sydney-Johannesburg route, marking the superjumbo’s first deployment to the African continent. With up to six flights p... more
Military aviationUAV aircraft: Marine Corps' Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie successfully conducts 3rd flight test
Link 16 data communication system integrated for effective deployment of unmanned fighters
The third test flight of the US Marine Corps' Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie tactical unmanned aircraft for the aerial reconnaissance and combat role was a success in recent days, the USAF reported in these hours.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. IATA announces Wings of Change Europe 2024 theme
For a competitive and sustainable European aviation. The works on 20-21 November in Rome
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the theme of the 2024 Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference will focus on promoting a competitive and sustainable European aviation.... more
AccidentsNtsb issues urgent safety recommendations on B-737 rudder system
It could jam or become restricted on some NG and MAX airplanes
The National Transportation Safety Board Thursday issued urgent safety recommendations to The Boeing Company and the Federal Aviation Administration in response to the potential for a jammed or restricted... more
IndustryTurkish-Indonesian agreement on potential development of AEW&C aircraft
The Casa CN-235 to be the platform on which the joint project will be based
Indonesian Aerospace (IAe) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Turkish company Havelsan -active in the field of information systems and applications also for the civil aviation and defense... more
DefenseUSAF: new F-35 fighter aircraft training facility opened in Ebbing
Increased operational capacity for international training through the Foreign Military Sales program
Top military and civilian officials gathered at Ebbing Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Fort Worth, Arkansas, for a dedication ceremony marking the completion of new facilities that will provide increased... more
DefenseNorth Korea tests new type of tactical ballistic missile
Kim Jong-un's imperative: strengthen military self-defense capability
North Korea has recently tested a new type of tactical ballistic missile, according to the Korean agency "KCNA" unveiled it in the last days. Not only: it also tested an upgraded strategic cruise missile.... more