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CargoLoading system for outsized military cargo on Beluga airplane
Tested with a CH-53 medium-lift helicopte
Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Beluga A-300/600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a verification exercise... more
DefensePutin to the Nation (2) and world reactions
Macron: "He will not impose will by military means"
The partial mobilization announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin this morning sparked the first reactions from European and non-European political leaders. Words followed by those of the Russian... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Moscow announces separatist referendum
Vote from 23 to 27 September for annexation to Russia
The pro-Russian political authorities in the occupied territories of Ukraine have announced that referendums will be held later this month for the annexation of the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk to... more
Civil aviationPutin to the Nation: mobilization of reservists is underway
"The aim of the West is to destroy us. We will use all the means at our disposal"
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in a televised speech addressed to the nation this morning. The head of the Kremlin declared a partial mobilization of military reserves throughout Russia. In addition,... more
HelicoptersUAM services in various countries in Latin America
Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter
Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start collaborating on the launch of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major... more
AirlinesITA Airways: how much the State will earn
Costs and revenues in the privatization of the national airline
The privatization of the national airline ITA Airways will be finalized after the elections on September 25th. The US investment fund Certares, commercially allied with the carriers Delta Air Lines and... more
AirportsSpain will abolish health checks for Covid-19
The measure will take effect from October or early November
Foreign travellers from countries outside the European Union and the States associated with the Schengen Agreement will no longer have to undergo health checks upon arrival in Spain, whether they use air... more
AirportsQueen Elizabeth II's funeral begins
One million people expected in London, police helicopters patrol the skies
The State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is underway. One million people expected on the streets of London. Inside the Westminster Abbey where the funeral is celebrated there are currently about 2000 guests... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 14 indicted for bankruptcy
Preliminary hearing date set for May
The Judge for the preliminary hearing of the Italian Court of Civitavecchia identified the date of May 8 for the first appearance of the accused in the trial of the financial failure of the former national... more
AirlinesBoeing will resell B-737 Max aircraft destined for China
Over 100 airplanes still blocked by authorities after deadly disasters
The US aviation group Boeing has announced that it will seek to resell the 100 B-737 Max aircraft initially intended for Chinese carriers to other airlines. This is a decision dictated by the need to unblock... more
HelicoptersThe Brazilian armed forces acquire H-125 helicopters
For training of the Navy and Air Force
The Brazilian armed forces, through the Combat Aircraft Programme Coordinating Committee (COPAC), have acquired 27 single engine H-125 helicopters to boost the training capacity of the Brazilian Navy and... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport cancels air links
Decision to limit noise on days of mourning for Queen death
London-Heathrow Airport is canceling some air links to reduce noise pollution in these days of national mourning for the death of Queen Elizabeth II. For example, yesterday the airport's operation was... more
DefenseSummit in Samarkand with Xi and Putin
United by will to question the presumed Western domination of the world
The summit of the political leaders of the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is held in the city of Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, is starting in these hours. There is great anticipation... more
AirlinesTap Portugal airline towards privatization
Talks started months ago: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa in the race
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa aircraft groups are competing to take over 50% of the Portuguese national airline Tap Air Portugal. The negotiation is coordinated by the Lusitanian government which wants... more
Civil aviationBrussels buys 10 firefighting planes
Announcement today in Strasbourg: three helicopters are among the purchases
The European Union has announced that it will purchase 10 new amphibious aircraft and 3 additional firefighting helicopters to complete the fleet that fights tens of thousands of fires across the Old Continent... more
AirportsTwo planes carrying migrants seized
Organization used them to transport them from Turkey to Italy and Europe
The Belgian Police seized two aircraft worth a total of 426,000 euros as they were illegally used to transport migrants, mainly of Kurdish or Iraqi origin, from Turkey to get them to Italy and other European... more
AirlinesToday the procession for Elizabeth II
Airspace lockdown occurs between 1:50 pm and 3:40 pm local time
This afternoon the procession that will accompany Queen Elizabeth II 's coffin from Buckingham Palace, her residence for 70 years, to Westminster Hall, where from today to Sunday the coffin will remain... more
AirlinesGermany sells its stake in Lufthansa
A 9.9% of the capital put on the market for over 1 billion euros
The German Government has sold its stake in the Lufthansa national airline group to private investors. This is a volume of shares equal to 9.9%, held since Summer 2020, which was placed on the market and... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the steps of privatization
A preliminary agreement is expected not before the end of October
A preliminary agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) and the Certares fund (with the carriers Air France and Delta Air Lines) for the purchase and sale of the majority of the capital... more
HelicoptersSavback Helicopters announces new Commercial Director
Fredrik Bergman, effective immediately
Savback Helicopters announced the appointment of Fredrik Bergman as Commercial Director, effective immediately. He will lead public sector customer liaison and sales in the Nordics for the company’s e... more
IndustryFincantieri at the celebration of the arrival in Qatar of corvette and OPV
The Group has also inaugurated its offices in Doha; the units will soon be in service
The arrival in Qatar of the “Al Zubarah” corvette and the OPV – Offshore Patrol Vessel “Musherib”, built at the integrated military shipyard of Riva Trigoso and Muggiano, was celebrated with a ceremon... more
Latest newsUkrainian war: 53,300 Russian soldiers killed
The calculation of the armed forces of Kiev, UN records 13 million refugees
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine communicated in the last few hours the data regarding the Russian losses in these more than six months of war. According to Kiev, about 53,300 soldiers... more
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