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Civil aviationQueen Elizabeth's coffin by plane to London
From Scotland to the capital on board a RAF military aircraft
After a night of vigil over the body in Edinburgh by the children (King Charles III, Princess Anne, Andrew Duke of York, Edward Earl of Wessex), today the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II will arrive in L... more
CargoUkrainian war: the Greek arms hub
An Italian ship also unloaded armored vehicles this summer
The routes for the supply of war material to Ukraine by the countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have in the Greek city of Alexandroupolis, a few kilometers from Turkey, a crucial... more
AirlinesAir India will expand its aircraft fleet
Air carrier Group Tata will lease 30 units from Boeing and Airbus
The national airline Air India, controlled by the Tata Group, announced today that it will expand its fleet by more than 25% thanks to the rental of 31 new aircraft built by American Boeing and European... more
AirlinesAirline El Al Israel gives public loan back
Airline-finance ministry agreement to anticipate reimbursement
National airline El Al Israel will repay a 45 million dollars loan received from the Tel Aviv government during the pandemic by the end of the year. This is the result of an agreement reached between the... more
AirportsThe Pope flies tomorrow to Kazakistan with ITA Airways's airplane
The flight operated by a A-330 with the new blue livery
The Supreme Pontiff will travel with ITA Airways for his next papal flight tomorrow on September 13 at 7:15 am from Rome-Fiumicino to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (Kazakistan). The flight... more
AirlinesITA. A-350 plane with blue livery dedicated to Enzo Ferrari will fly over the Italian GP
The skies of Monza chose for its first flight
ITA Airways' new blue livery A-350 dedicated to the legendary Enzo Ferrari will make its first flight in Monza at the Italian Grand Prix on September 11, when it will be the forerunner to the "Frecce Tricolori"... more
AccidentsAttacks by aircraft. 21 years after 11 September
Conspiracy theories on collective drama go viral on social networks and on the web
The 21st anniversary of the attacks of 11 September 2001 is approaching. A date that has shocked the whole world of air transport and beyond. It was a Tuesday. A typical hot day in late summer here in... more
IndustryFincantieri will build four further cruise ships for Viking
The vessels for this ship owner are 18 in total
In the context of the announcement for six options dated March 2018, Fincantieri and Viking have put into effect the contracts for the third and fourth ships. The companies also have signed the contract... more
AerospaceSatellite communications for Armed Forces of Czech Republic and the Netherlands
For a 15 year period
Airbus has signed contracts with the Ministries of Defence of Czech Republic and the Netherlands to provide satellite communications for a 15 year period. The Armed Forces of both Countries will utilise... more
Latest newsQueen Elizabeth II has died
She was 96 years old, Charles III is the new King
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has died, aged 96, for 70 years on the British throne. The death occurred at the Scottish Summer residence of Balmoral. Around her, at the fateful moment, the four... more
AirlinesITA Airways: alarm on the economic account
The Executive postponed the capital increase to the end of the year
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef), sole shareholder of the flag carrier ITA Airways, received a report on the company's income statements from the airline's management in the past few hours. The... more
Civil aviationSupport contract signed to cover helicopter fleet
To optimise the availability of H-120 aircraft
French helicopter operator HeliDax and Airbus Helicopters have signed the first-ever HCare Classics support contract to optimise the availability of operator’s H-120 fleet. HCare Classics is Airbus’ new... more
Civil aviationCollaboration to test futurre eVTOL flight routes
And concept of operations in the Kansai region
Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional f... more
AirportsEU aircraft and transport: enough easy visas for Russians
Air travel made more difficult, doors open to family members, journalists and dissidents
The European Commission has decided to propose a limitation on the entry of Russian citizens to the Old Continent. This will make it more difficult for those Russians to travel by plane who until now had... more
Latest newsNew British Prime Minister Liz Truss will go to Kiev
Announcement today after invite Zelensky to go to Ukraine
The new British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, will make an official visit to Kiev at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is what emerged yesterday in one of her first telephone... more
DefenseGreece vs Turkey: airspace violated 6,100 times
Accusation on the occasion of an official visit of the French government delegation to Athens
The tensions between Greece and Turkey show no signs of abating. Ankara recently accused Athens of hindering some military exercises. This adds to the perennial diatribe over control of the island of Cyprus,... more
AirlinesITA Airways: new air link to India
The carrier is expanding into the Asian market
ITA Airways continues to expand its intercontinental network with its new flight from Rome-Fiumicino to the "Indira Gandhi International Airport" in New Delhi. The new connection will be operated with... more
Aerospace51 more Starlink satellites in orbit
Communication tests on the Spaceflight cargo vehicle are also underway
The US space company SpaceX has put another 51 Starlink satellites into orbit. This enriches the constellation of systems, currently 3259 (including prototypes and no longer functioning units), which guarantee... more
DefenseIndia launches first locally built aircraft carrier
This is the unit "Vikrant", added to the "Vikramaditya" which is slightly larger
The first aircraft carrier entirely designed and built in Indian shipyards, called "Vikrant", was launched in the port of Kochi, Kerala. The construction of the ship took 13 years. The total cost is 200... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Certares strengthens its hiring plan
To rise to 5200 employed in 2024 and other grafts with the opening of new routes
The exclusive negotiation for the privatization of the Italian airline ITA Airways, between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) and a Franco-American consortium led by the US investment fund Certares,... more
AirlinesAircraft at ground. Lufthansa strike: 800 flights cancelled
Greater inconvenience at Munich and Frankfurt airports, repercussions throughout Europe
German carrier Lufthansa cancelled 800 commercial, passenger and freight air connections today, due to a pilot strike announced yesterday. The inconveniences mainly affected the airport hubs of Munich... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): what happens if privatization is successful
It strengthens the SkyTeam alliance and stable links with North America
The US investment fund Certares, together with two air carriers, the French Air France and the American Delta Air Lines, will negotiate privately with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef)... more
AirlinesITA Airways: details on Certares's offer
New synergies with Latin American market and leisure and business travel companies
Private negotiations between the Ministry of Economy and Finance and a French-American consortium led by the US investment fund Certares (along with airlines Air France and Delta Air Lines) have begun.... more
AirlinesITA (2): the note issued by Air France-KLM
The Group welcomes the announcement by the Italian Government
Air France-KLM welcomes the announcement by the Italian Government granting the exclusivity to the Consortium formed by Certares -as equity partner- and Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines -as commercial... more
AirlinesITA Airways: what will be the negotiation with Certares
Wins offer that gives the Italian Government ample room for maneuver
The US fund Certares wins the process that leads to the privatization of the national airline ITA Airways. Today the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) announced that an exclusive negotiation... more
DefenseFarewell to Mikhail Gorbachev
In 1987 he signed a historic agreement against medium-range nuclear weapons
Farewell to Mikhail Gorbachev, the last president of the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). We remember him, among other things, for the agreements against the proliferation of medium-range nuclear... more
Civil aviationAirbus CFO Dominik Asam to leave the Company in 2023
After almost four years in his position
Dominik Asam, 53, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Airbus, has decided to leave the Company beginning of March 2023 after almost four years in the position to pursue a new opportunity as Chief Financial... more
AerospaceFlight to the Moon on September 3rd
Rescheduled unmanned mission "Artemis 1" to lunar orbit
The launch of "Artemis 1", the unmanned mission to the lunar orbit organized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is scheduled for next Saturday September 3 at 8:17pm Italian time.... more
AirlinesLufthansa receives B-787 Dreamliner airplane
It is the first of 32 aircraft it has on order
Boeing and the Lufthansa Group celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a B-787/9, to Europe's largest airline group at Paine Field, Everett, Wash.The Lufthansa Group has 32 firm orders for... more
AirlinesTaiwan: China Airlines will replace old A-330 aircraft
Agreement on B-787 airplanes after Pelosi's visit to the island
China Airlines, Taiwan's flag carrier, has kicked off its fleet modernization program to replace A-330 aircraft. These will be replaced with 16 B-787 aircraft that will operate in place of the European... more
AirlinesITA Airways: privatization in the final stages
Possible penalties if Goverment change is mind; Msc-Lufthansa bid is better
The privatization of air carrier ITA Airways is reaching the final stages. Having opened and evaluated the envelopes containing the third perfected proposal from the interested consortia, the timeframe... more
Latest newsIran enriches uranium to 5 percent
IAEA communication in a report to the United Nations
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says in a report that Iran has begun enriching uranium to 5 percent in IR-6 centrifuges, recently installed at a specialized facility in Natanz. These are... more
Latest newsItaly purchases spy planes from Israel
The goal is to strengthen aircraft fleet for electronic intelligence services
The Italian Government has purchased two "special mission aircraft", that is spy planes, from Israel, thus continuing to strengthen its fleet of electronic intelligence airplanes. The contract is worth... more
DefenseChina-Russia military exercise kicks off
Airborne assets and tens of thousands of soldiers for "Vostok 2022"
A joint military exercise, dubbed "Vostok 2022", kicked off today, in which Russia and China will participate, as well as India, Belarus, Mongolia and Tajikistan. The training will last about a week. Aeronaval... more
Latest newsUkrainian war: IAEA to visit nuclear power plant
Inspectors from various countries will be in Zaporizhzhia this week
A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has left for Ukraine to carry out necessary inspections of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and by the weekend they will be at the site. The... more
DefenseIran nuclear deal is close
Renewed agreement between stop uranium enrichment and sanctions lifting
The renewal of the Iran nuclear deal, which on the one hand provides for a stop to development and on the other establishes the lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the West on Tehran, is getting closer.... more
HelicoptersFirst four MH-139A helicopters delivered to USAF
For test activity
Leonardo and Boeing have delivered the first four MH-139A "Grey Wolf" test helicopters to the US Air Force as the service looks to replace its aging fleet of UH-1N ones. It is a multi-mission helicopter... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Lufthansa strike on the way
Pilots reject wage increase offer proposed by airline
German air carrier Lufthansa is grappling with a new mass mobilization of its workers, who have called for a strike in the coming days. In fact, the Vereinigung Cockpit union stressed that the company's... more
DefenseSwitzerland: triggers referendum against F-35 aircraft
All signatures collected, now Swiss authorities will set date for vote
Peace activists have collected more than 100,000 signatures needed to trigger a national referendum asking Swiss citizens whether or not they will endorse the Swiss government's decision to buy 36 F-35... more
Civil aviationA 17-year-old completes solo round-the-world flight
He enters Guinness World Record as a youngest person to reach this milestone
Mack Rutherford, a 17-year-old Anglo-Belgian pilot, become the youngest person to make a solo trip around the world aboard an aircraft. The round-the-world trip began on March 23, five months ago, and... more
AirlinesITA Airways valued about 950 million euros
First rumors about the contents of the purchase offers
Deadlines for submitting the two new binding bids to purchase a majority stake in air carrier ITA Airways closed the day before yesterday. These are the first rumors about the contents of the envelopes... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: six months of war
US intelligence speaks of 15,000 Russian soldiers killed, worse than Afghanistan
The war between Russia and Ukraine has reached its sixth month of fighting. It was dawn on February 24, 2022, when Vladimir Putin ordered the military attack on Kiev: military means and soldiers had penetrated... more
AirlinesLondon: British cancels 10,000 flight connections
Drastic cut in coming months due to Heathrow airport chaos
The air carrier British Airways announced in recent hours that it will cancel about 10,000 short-haul routes scheduled between the end of October 2022 and March 2023 to and from London-Heathrow Airport.... more
AerospaceNASA's Orion spacecraft with Module is ready for launch
It will be a few days from Florida, on mission to the Moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft will be launched in a few days from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on its mission to the Moon. The Airbus-built European Service Module (ESM) will power Orion to and from... more
AirlinesITA Airways: reading of takeover today
Consideration is being given to armoring privatization with multimillion-dollar withdrawal penalty
Deadlines for submitting updated bids for the takeover of flag carrier ITA Airways expired yesterday at 11:59 pm. The privatization thus gets into full swing with the bids of the two interested cordates:... more
Civil aviation2022 ICAO safety report presents positive results
Analysis of global safety performance for 2021 operations -ATTACHMENT
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has released its 2022 Safety Report, presenting a detailed analysis of global civil aviation safety performance for 2021 operations. Report results reveal... more
AirlinesGlobal aircraft construction goes slow
Airbus and Boeing could delay deliveries due to material shortages and logistical difficulties
Global aircraft production is slowing down. A dynamic fueled by a number of concomitant factors: from problems in logistics systems leading to various delays in component deliveries, through shortages... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines bets on supersonic planes
Agreement on the purchase of the first 20 supersonic Overture aircraft
US carrier American Airlines has signed an agreement with American aircraft manufacturer Boom Supersonic to purchase 20 Overture supersonic aircraft. These are 60-80 passenger capacity aircraft that are... more
AirlinesITA Airways: new proposals today
Challenge between Msc-Lufthansa and Certares fund, no decision made option is standing
The deadline for submitting bids for the takeover of air carrier ITA Airways expires today, August 22: by 11:59 pm the two interested consortia Msc-Lufthansa and the Certares fund (with carriers Delta... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes happy Summer holidays to everyone
The agency will be closed from tomorrow and will reopen on Monday 22
AVIONEWS communicates its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed from tomorrow on Friday August 12, on the occasion of the Summer holidays.The agency will reopen regularly... more