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AirlinesITA, Lufthansa, Alitalia: "Government clarify"
Interpellation by the Greens and Left Alliance addressed to the Ministries of Economy, Transport and Labour
The Italian Government has been called upon to clarify what the effects of the ITA-Lufthansa marriage will be and of a possible "judgment of unconstitutionality of the interpretative rule contained in... more
AirlinesAlitalia: another 18.4 million euros to ex-workers
Italian Budget Commission will meet again today to complete examination of the decree
The amendment to the Cohesion law decree has been approved which provides for the allocation of a further 18.4 million euros for the redundancy fund of the former national airline Alitalia. The provisional... more
DefenseBoeing reassures about the safety of its planes
Calhoun (CEO): "There have been difficulties, but the company is making continuous progress"
The US Boeing Group is making progress regarding the safety of the aircraft it produces. This was stated by the company's top management during a hearing before the United States Congress. During the audit,... more
Finance and economyUkrainian war: "Kiev can use weapons on Russian territory"
Washington gives the green light to use American systems against targets in enemy areas
Kiev can use American weapons against enemy targets located on Russian territory. The official confirmation arrived in the last few hours from the White House. The missile systems and artillery shells... more
AirlinesAlitalia-ITA: "The Italian government decree is unconstitutional"
Labor Court rules in favor of ex-employees who ask for reinstatement; the case to the Constitutional Court
The dispute involving the 11 employees of the former Alitalia company who were not rehired by the new national carrier ITA Airways arrives on the table of the judges of the Constitutional Court. The issue... more
Finance and economyRussia-North Korea military agreement
Putin: "We fight against hegemonic US and NATO policies against Moscow"
A treaty for strategic military cooperation between Russia and North Korea was signed. The agreement would have been signed in these hours by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the occasion of Russian... more
AirlinesIAG relaunches on the purchase of Air Europa
It will sell up to 52% of routes operated by the Spanish airline to competing companies
The decision on the marriage between the European aviation group Iag and the air carrier Air Europa will arrive by 20 August 2024. This is the provisional deadline set by the European Commission. In fact,... more
AirportsItaly. Puglia airports: 132 flights during the G7
Satisfaction with the data recorded during the summit
There are 132 flights operated at Apulian airports during the G7 Summit. The data refers specifically to the movements recorded in the period 11-15 June 2024 in three airports: that of Brindisi-Casale,... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (2): the Italian Government is satisfied
Giorgetti (Mef): "We have still worked very intensely and hard in recent days"
The approval of the marriage between the airlines Lufthansa and ITA Airways is just around the corner. The green light from the technical office of the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe... more
DefenseTensions skyrocketing between China and Taiwan
Published photos of a Chinese nuclear submarine that emerged in the waters of the Strait
The alarm regarding a Chinese military submarine that emerged in the Taiwan Sea has been confirmed, or rather not denied. This is what is reported in the comment made today by the Taipei Ministry of Defense... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels' yes will come
The definition of the details of the agreement within 60-90 days
Brussels would be ready to give the green light to the marriage between the airlines Lufthansa and ITA Airways. The approval should arrive in the next few days, ahead of the deadline set for July 4th.... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Mattarella visits Moldova
"Support for Kiev without giving in"; Putin flies to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea today. In these hours the Italian president, Sergio Mattarella, is on an official visit to Moldova, a country that is trying to join the European... more
AirportsItalian G7 Summit, stress test passed
Success for the Apulian airport system in Brindisi, Grottaglie, Bari and Sevelletri
Success for the Apulian airport system. The Italian G7 Summit, which was held from 13 to 15 June 2024, was a stress test that ended in the best possible way for the organizers. An orchestra made up of... more
Finance and economyItaly: interior ministry will hire 1248 people
Objective: to strengthen the availability of civil administration human resources
The deadline for participating the selection of 1248 workers by the Italian Ministry of the Interior will expire in a few days. To participate in the competition, candidates have the opportunity to submit... more
AirportsItaly: an airport dedicated to Berlusconi?
Letter from the Ministry of Transport to the Italian Civil Aviation Authority
A year has passed since the death of Silvio Berlusconi, it was June 12, 2023. For the occasion, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT), led by Matteo Salvini, sent a letter to the Italian Civil... more
IndustryItaly: Fincantieri president found dead (2)
General Claudio Graziano was 70 years old and had recently lost his wife Marisa
The president of the Italian Fincantieri Group has died: General Claudio Graziano. He was 70 years old. According to the first press rumors, he was found dead in his home. The death would have occurred... more
IndustryFincantieri: large and unbridgeable void due to the disappearance of its President
Human and professional qualities have characterized his long career
Fincantieri expresses in a short note its immense sorrow for the sudden passing of General Claudio Graziano, president of the Group, which leaves a large and unbridgeable void.The CEO and general manager... more
DefenseUkrainian war: report of Switzerland peace summit
Italian President Mattarella visits the eastern flank of NATO Moldova and Romania
There are 78 countries in favor, 15 are non-signatories. This is what emerges from the final joint document with which the world summit for Russian-Ukrainian peace, held in Switzerland, ended yesterday.... more
AirportsItalian AMI. "Frecce Tricolori" planes landed in Canada
The "Nat 24" tour of North America is underway; return after over 30 years -PHOTO
Having left last June 10th from the Rivolto air base (Udine), after a transfer that lasted over four days and which included several technical stops in the Netherlands, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland and... more
Civil aviationArtificial intelligence reforms aviation
This technoloy is already implemented in airports and on board aircraft for some years
From the plane that lands and takes off on its own to remote traffic control: utopia and reality are the two extreme poles of what artificial intelligence can do. Today this technology is implemented at... more
AerospaceItaly could produce EU cargo space shuttles
Turin plant among the candidates for ESA's "Leo Cargo Return Initiative"
Cargo shuttles to travel and move goods autonomously in the cosmos. The European Space Agency (ESA) has started a program to develop spacecraft that could be built at the Italian-French company Thales... more
AirportsItaly. Brescia airport excluded from Ten-T corridors
From the intra-European transport network; selected three other smaller Italian stopovers
The "Gabriele d'Annunzio" Italian airport of Brescia-Montichiari has been excluded from the European Union transport network. It was decided by the Council of the European Union which yesterday expressed... more
DefenseG7 Summit (3): support for US plan for Gaza
This is what emerges from drafts of the final joint declaration circulated in the media
The final declaration of the G7 Summit will reiterate the seven countries' support for the peace plan for Gaza outlined by the Biden administration and supported by the United Nations Security Council.... more
Civil aviationG7 Summit (2): 50 billions in aid to Ukraine
Fund will use frozen Russian assets as collateral for military and humanitarian supplies
A 50 billion dollar loan to be allocated to Ukraine. It is one of the first agreements reached by world political leaders gathered in recent days in Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, for the G7 Summit which will... more
DefenseG7 Summit: US-Ukraine agreement on NATO
Mattarella: "By supporting Kiev's independence, we defend coexistence between nations"
Ten-year security agreement signed between Ukraine and the United States. The presidents of the two countries, the American Joe Biden and the Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky, signed the document on the sidelines... more
AirportsBologna Airport: two-day stop to the people mover
Emilian airport will be served by replacement buses active on the entire line
The monorail passenger transport service to and from the "Guglielmo Marconi" international airport of Bologna-Panigale was suspended for two days for maintenance. The people mover "Marconi Express" trips... more
AirportsFraport: increase in passenger numbers and cargo volumes in May
Frankfurt Airport welcomed 5.5 million passengers
Around 5.5 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport in May. This was equivalent to a growth of approximately 6.9 percent compared to the same month of 2023. Because of the very early Whitsun... more
AirlinesBrussels rejects appeal against covid aid in Spain
Low-cost airline judicial action rejected
An appeal by the low-cost airline Ryanair against the 10 billion euros of state aid to Iberian airlines provided by the Spanish government during the Covid-19 pandemic has been rejected. The decision was... more
AerospaceSpace flights: traditional companies are struggling
The challenge between Boeing Group and Space X
Space travel is the new frontier of commercial transportation. A sector in which the main protagonists are start-ups, while the giants of the sector lag behind. Just make a comparison between the costs... more
AirportsG7 Puglia: safety mechanism launched
Some restrictions are already in force and will end on Sunday 16 June
A series of restrictions on the ground and in the Italian airspace in force from tomorrow until 15 June 2024 during the days of the G7 Summit, during which events will take place with the heads of state... more
AirlinesUK: 100ml limit reintroduced at airports
Harper (transport): "Temporary measure, in due course we will establish its revocation"
UK airports will still maintain the 100ml limit on liquids you can bring on board the plane. The goal was to raise the limit to two liters in all airports in the country by 2024. This should have happened... more
AirlinesRome-Fiumicino Airport: 11 reports of thefts at duty-free
The police forces also stopped eight NCCs and illegal taxi drivers
Eleven people reported and 4500 Euros of stolen goods recovered including cosmetics, perfumes and tobacco. It is the outcome of a series of checks recently conducted by Carabinieri, Italian police forces,... more
AirportsComiso Airport (Sicily): 47 millions for development
Schembari (mayor): "Cargo flights are essential for the fruit and vegetable production area and floriculture"
The "Pio La Torre" Italian airport in Comiso (Sicily) is a living reality. The municipal administration of the Sicilian city reiterates this, recalling that 47 million euros are earmarked for the stopover... more
DefenseRussia-Belarus agreement on nuclear exercises
The two countries will conduct joint military tests of new weapons
Belarus will take part in the second phase of Russian military exercises involving training using tactical nuclear weapons. It was declared today, Monday 10 June 2024, by the leaders of the country's armed... more
AerospaceStarliner: commercial missions still far away
Underlying problems hinder the start of routine journeys into the cosmos
The recent space flight of the Starliner spacecraft produced by the US Boeing Group was a success. In fact, the capsule docked with the International Space Station last week. However, some underlying problems... more
DefensePutin will visit North Korea
Official trip expected in the second half of June
Vladimir Putin will meet Kim Jong Un. The Russian president will be on an official visit to North Korea in the coming weeks, where he will meet his Asian counterpart. We will talk about energy, military... more
AirlinesAeroflot bets on MC-21 aircraft
The company is reportedly reviewing a large order for over 300 aircraft
The Russian national carrier Aeroflot is reportedly reviewing a massive order of aircraft dating back to 2022. This is a commitment to purchase 339 commercial aircplanes produced by brands controlled by... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa on a roller coaster
To have free access from Brussels they sacrifice long-haul flights to North America
The marriage between the national carrier ITA Airways and the German Lufthansa is a roller coaster ride. The European Competition Commission will deliver its verdict on the wedding by the scheduled date... more
DefenseUkrainian war: controversy over the supply of Italian weapons
Crosetto (Defense): "It is secret information, saying that we hide the truth is a lie"
There is controversy in the Italian Parliament over the Meloni Government's military supplies to Ukraine. The opposition accuses the majority of hiding details regarding the ammunition and armaments that... more
AerospaceElt Group at "ILA Berlin" (June 5-9)
The Company, in Germany for more than 40 years, is ready for its consolidation in this national market
ELT Group is participating in "ILA Berlin", the international aerospace event ongoing this year from 5 to 9 June. For more than 70 years, ELT Group has been a world leader in Electronic Defense Systems.... more
AirlinesDeliveries of Airbus planes drop
The industrial plan foresees a target of 800 aircraft for 2024
Monthly aircraft deliveries by the European manufacturer Airbus are decreasing. According to data recorded in May, the company supplied 53 airplanes. A performance that marks a decrease of -16% compared... more
DefenseBelgium purchases new military helicopters
Deliveries are expected to start in 2027
Belgium government will purchase 18 H-145M multi-role military rotorcraft produced by Airbus Helicopters. In detail, 16 aircraft will be allocated to the armed forces and two unit to the police. The acquisition... more
Civil aviationUSA: FAA gives green light to Archer air taxis
Now we are waiting for the "Midnight" to obtain flight certification
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted permission to the American company Archer Aviation to start commercial operations using air taxis, announced the company. It is the second manufacturer... more
AirlinesParma Airport (Italy): Padilla Coleman new CEO
Dalla Rosa Prati (president): "We will have routes and services that aim for quality"
Quality services, not quantity. This is the objective of Guido Dalla Rosa Prati, confirmed as president of the board of directors of the manager of the "Giuseppe Verdi" international airport in Parma in... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: ready to sell 17 airport slots
About ten Italy-Central Europe flights are at stake
About ten flights between Italy and Central Europe will probably be sold to two low-cost airlines, the Spanish Volotea and the British easyJet. This is what is foreseen by the new package of remedies submitted... more
AirlinesRisk of mass strike for American flight attendants
Union asks for 33% more salary, company offers half
Immediate salary increases of +17% and greater participation in the financial profits accrued by the company. This is the offer that the US airline American Airlines made to its flight attendants. Proposal... more
AirlinesVistara in the hands of Air India by the end of 2024
The acquisition process of Indian company proceeds smoothly
National carrier Air India plans to complete the merger with Vistara airline by the end of 2024. The company has already received the green light for the sale from Indian and foreign competition regulators."Any... more
AirportsItaly, Parma Airport: Centerline makes the purchase official
Dalla Rosa Prati (Sogeap): "From next Winter connected to destinations of great interest"
Improving number of flights, user experience, safety and quality standards of infrastructure: these are the objectives of the Canadian company Centerline Airport Partners, which recently announced the... more
DefenseGermany purchases Eurofighter planes
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft out of service by 2030
Germany will purchase 20 more Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes, the national government announced today. This is a move with which Berlin intends to increase the amount of funds allocated to the defense sector.... more
AirlinesITA and Lufthansa prepare remedies on EU-US flights
Brussels will deliver its final verdict on privatization by July 4
Cutting remark against Brussels, but optimism remains. These are the feelings that reign among the managers of the German national carrier Lufthansa and within the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance... more