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AccidentsPlane crash in China: many questions
The dynamics of the vertical descent raises many doubts among the experts
Flight 5735 operated by China Eastern Airlines with a Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft was at an altitude of 29,100 feet when something went wrong. It was in the skies over the hills of southern China. Then... more

AirlinesIta expands the network of international cargo services
A new route will connect Italy to the US
The opportunities for cargo services with Ita Airways comapany are increasing, thanks to the expansion of the passenger network for Summer 2022. From Saturday 2 April, will be available a new direct air... more

AirlinesU.S. questions about mask-wearing in flight
The opponents argue that the plane is not a dangerous environment because it is well ventilated
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is evaluating whether or not to renew the requirement, due to expire on April 18, for passengers to wear masks on board aircrafts. On this issue overseas,... more

Civil aviationA new helicopter maintenance center in London
A hangar for 12 rotary wing vehicles opens at London-Oxford Airport
A new helicopter maintenance, management, refurbishment and overhaul facility operated by Volare Aviation, a UK-based company specializing in aircraft services, is opening at London-Oxford Airport in the... more

DefensePoland buys 250 tanks
Invested 4.74 billion dollars to acquire U.S. Abrams SEPv3s
The government of Poland has signed in recent hours a contract for the purchase of 250 new M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 tanks produced by the U.S. company General Dynamics. The value of the order is around 4.74 billion... more

DefenseUkrainian war: Washington sends money and weapons to Kiev
The US authorized other aids to contrast the armed offensive of Russia
The United States has authorized in recent hours a new package of economic and military aid to Kiev and aimed at countering the military offensive against the Russians. Among the supplies there are anti-tank... more

Civil aviationNew Cessna hybrid-electric aircraft tested
It is the 337 Skymaster: on its fifth test flight it remained in the air for 32 minutes
A team of engineers, technicians and test pilots from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has recently conducted the first flight tests of a Cessna 337 Skymaster, equipped with an all-electric... more

AirlinesUnited Kingdom: Caa celebrates 50 years
Hillier (authority chairman): "Proud and excited to do our part for the future of aviation"
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (Caa) has turned 50 years old these days. The authority for the regulation of aviation in the United Kingdom began operating after the enactment of the Civil Aviation Act... more

AirlinesUSA: FBI bounty on laser attacks on planes
Federal police offer 10,000 dollars for info on Seattle airport incidents
The office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Seattle has announced that it will offer a reward of 10,000 dollars for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for pointing... more

DefenseUkraine war: the IEA warning on nuclear power
Grossi (dg): "The personnel of the Ukrainian sites deserve admiration and gratitude".
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has repeatedly expressed concern about the difficult and stressful working conditions to which the personnel employed in the plants of the nuclear power plants... more

AirlinesWhy British Airways ticket prices go up and down
Cancellations and inconveniences: air carrier makes up for ticket costs, then backs down
After the numerous cancellations and delays of air connections, there has been a sharp increase in ticket prices for the U.K. national airline British Airways. This decision comes after the inconveniences... more

AirlinesThousands of flight connections cancelled in the US
Another weekend from black dot due to bad weather in Florida
Thousands of flight connections in the United States have been cancelled or delayed over the weekend due to weather conditions in Florida. These prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (Faa) to restrict... more

AirlinesOver 500 flight connections cancelled due to covid
The consequence of three days of infection among easyJet and BA staff
At least 45,000 passengers were left stranded after British airlines EasyJet and British Airways cancelled around 500 flights between Saturday 2 and Monday 4 April. The reason for this was the numerous... more

IndustryFincantieri: innovative stern trawler for German company
Signed a contract worth approximately 50 million euros
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Vard, has signed a contract worth approximately 50 million euros for the design and construction of an innovative stern trawler for the German company Deutsche Fischfang... more

AccidentsChina plane crash: all wreckage collected
More than 49,000 pieces will be assembled in a hangar to rebuild the aircraft
Fifteen days after the China Eastern Airlines B-737/800 (flight MU5735) crashed in the mountains of Guanxi, the recovery of wreckage in China has been concluded. According to the Civil Aviation Administration... more

Civil aviationRussia: aircraft rental will be paid in rubles
The Kremlin's decision for leasing companies based in "unfriendly" countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently signed a decree-law to regulate the fulfilment of financial obligations of Russian companies operating in the transport sector, including the aviation sector.... more

Civil aviationAirline tickets: high fuel prices rise
Some companies increase fares, others wait for answers from the market
The rise in fuel prices, despite increased demand for travel on the part of passengers, is threatening the recovery of the air transport sector. For this reason, the heads of the main airlines are considering... more

HelicoptersHelicopters. LM Sikorsky-Boeing adds to Team DEFIANT
Magnaghi Aeronautica and Collins Aerospace in the Group
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and Boeing announced six new members of Team DEFIANT. These supplier teammates will join the team to support DEFIANT X, the advanced helicopter for the US Army’s F... more

AirportsRussia-Ukraine: CIA anticipated Hostomel airport blitz
The intelligence informed Kiev about the lightning military operation of Russian paratroopers
The attack on the airport "Antonov" of Hostomel, located north-west of the Ukrainian capital, had been anticipated by the US intelligence to the Kiev government. Thus, on the night of February 24, 2022,... more

DefenseRussian conflict: Odessa under attack
Reported with missiles and explosions in the south and east of the country
The Russian armed offensive continued into the night. After the easing of the siege on the capital Kiev, with the withdrawal of soldiers and armored vehicles of Moscow, the attacks are concentrating in... more

AirlinesITA Airways launches direct flight from Malpensa to "JFK"
New route enriches the company’s intercontinental offer
ITA Airways continues to increase the routes of its 2022 Summer season.From tomorrow, on Saturday 2 April, the company's offer will be enriched with the launch of the new connection from Milan-Malpensa... more

HelicoptersLeonardo confirms position in the world helicopter civil market
With new orders and deliveries in 2022 and 2023
Following the recent success at "Heli-Expo 2022" in Dallas, TX (8-10 March), Leonardo confirms its position in the commercial helicopter market announcing further advancements with recent sales of 23 aircraft... more

AirlinesPope Francis flies to Malta with ITA Airways aircraft
Tomorrow the take off from Fiumicino on plane with new blue livery
The Holy Father will travel with ITA Airways for his next papal flight departing tomorrow, on 2 April at 8:30 am CET from Rome-Fiumicino to Luqa, Malta's international airport. The flight will be operated... more

DefenseNATO’s Future Surveillance and Control capabilities
Trans-Atlantic team to develop technical concept
Airbus Defence and Space together with Northrop Grumman Corporation and seven industrial players forming the ASPAARO (Atlantic Strategic Partnership for Advanced All-domain Resilient Operations) team have... more

IndustryIndustry Team: NATO E-3 replacement study contract
In advance of the planned retirement in 2035
Boeing has been awarded a contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to conduct a Risk Reduction & Feasibility Study of future air surveillance, command, and control concepts. The study... more

AirlinesASL orders up to 20 additional Boeing aircraft
The cargo arline brings to 40 airplanes the total of orders with Seattle's giant
Dublin-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) and Boeing announced an order for up to 20 additional B-737/800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). The agreement is for 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights.This... more

AirlinesAir France-Klm: Benj Smith confirmed at the helm of the Group
Among the successes: good relations with unions and pilots, realigned the Dutch, focus on low-cost
The manager Benjamin Smith has been confirmed as managing director of the French-Dutch Group Air France-Klm until May 2027. This was decided yesterday by the board of directors of the two companies. The... more

AirlinesKLM nominates Marjan Rintel as new CEO
She will replace Pieter Elbers
The Supervisory Board of KLM intends to nominate Marjan Rintel as the new President and CEO of KLM. She is currently President and CEO of Dutch Railways (NS), where she has worked since November 2014.... more

DefenseUkrainian conflict: Moscow's withdrawal does not convince Kiev
Zelensky: "I think that as long as blood is flowing from here, I will never get out"
Russia announced the will to keep open a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians today from the city of Mariupol, in the south of Ukraine. The same had been done yesterday, but the continuous attacks... more

Latest newsRussia-Ukraine: Kiev attacks Russian crude oil depot
Military helicopters cross the border and fire missiles at the facility - VIDEO
The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of attacking an oil facility in the Belgorod region, on Russian territory. According to rumors, these were Soviet-made Mil Mi-24 attack aircraft belonging to the Kiev Air... more