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DefenseUkrainian conflict: Meloni talks to the Chambers
Tajani: "We are monitoring the situation in Moscow; good mission of Cardinal Zuppi"
This morning the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, went to the Chamber of Deputies (and in the afternoon to the Senate of the Republic) for official communications in view of the meeting of the European... more
AirlinesSydney Airport unveils new flight routes
Neighborhood committees on a war footing against noise pollution
Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton), due to open in 2026, has made public the new flight paths for incoming and outgoing aircraft. The various residents' committees in the capital's... more
Civil aviationUK: coastguard-public health agreement
Arranged to "save more lives" by transporting patients between British hospitals
The UK Coastguard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Service (NHS) to use helicopters to transport patients between hospitals in the west and south-west of England.... more
Civil aviationAci Europe (2): the air connectivity report reveals incomplete and imbalanced recovery
On the eve of its 33rd Annual Congress and General Assembly- ATTACHMENT
On the eve of its 33rd Annual Congress and General Assembly, ACI EUROPE is today publishing the latest edition of the Airport Industry Connectivity Report, the definitive barometer of air connectivity.... more
AirportsAci Europe: global airport leaders gather in Barcelona
The "WAGA" event (June 26-28) is hosted by AENA
Leaders of the global airport industry are gathering in Barcelona today as Airports Council International’s ACI World and ACI EUROPE join forces to combine their Annual Congress and General Assemblies –... more
Industry"Paris-Le Bourget": Boeing invests in KC-46A "Pegasus"
With new Enhanced Defensive Capabilities
Boeing and Aurora Flight Sciences are investing in further developing advanced defensive systems and countermeasures for application on next-generation refuelling and mobility platforms including the KC-46A... more
Civil aviationAirbus to recruit over 13,000 employees in 2023 in the world
The company progresses on target; a third of the total to recent graduates
Airbus is calling on aerospace enthusiasts to join a growing sector as it looks to recruit more than 13,000 people across the globe in 2023. To date, more than 7,000 of those positions have been filled... more
AirlinesBoeing launched "SAF Dashboard" at "Paris Air Show"
To track and project Sustainable Aviation Fuel production
It tracks potential SAF availability, and underscores need to close gap between supply and demand more
AirlinesUSA: Summer at risk for air transport
Obsolete computers, shortage of pilots and air traffic controllers: inconveniences are feared
Passenger demand for air travel in the Summer 2023 season will reach an all-time high. The US aviation sector says it is ready for a record summer. However, experts fear that things could go wrong and... more
Civil aviation"Le Bourget 2023". Boeing brings fuel-efficient jet aircraft
The initiatives unveiled at the Paris Air show from today to next Sunday
Boeing showcases its market-leading aerospace and defense portfolio at the "2023 Paris Air Show" (June 19-25), including highly efficient commercial jets, critical defense platforms, customer-focused services... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: the names of Cingolani architecture
Mariani took the Tempest project, supermanaged by Carlo Gualdaroni
The Leonardo Group -which operates in the aerospace, defense and security sectors- has presented the new corporate organization chart. The management team has been reduced to 8 reports from the managing... more
DefenseSyria: America sent F-22 planes
Washington's goal is to counter the actions of Russian military aircraft
The leaders of the United States Central Command (Centcom) would have transferred Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jets to the Middle East this week. The goal of the US military would be to counter... more
AirportsVlora airport: activists defend flamingos
The protest: the dock under construction would threaten the Narta lagoon
The new Albanian airport under construction near the city of Vlora worries environmentalists. At the heart of their fears is the possible alteration of the ecosystem of the Narta lagoon, near which the... more
Civil aviationICAO: first nine SAF batches certified under CORSIA
For a total of 1,542 tonnes of CO2 emissions reduction
For the first time, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) have been certified under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).Making use of the two ICAO-approved Sustainability... more
AirlinesSAF production set for continued growth
But needs policy support to diversify sources of production
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million tonnes) by 2028.... more
DefenseJapan-South Korea axis is the future
Military alliance comes at a particularly tense moment with Beijing ever closer to Moscow
What emerges from the agreement signed between Japan and South Korea is a strong signal. A few days ago the Japanese defense minister Yasukazu Hamada and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jong-sup formed... more
Civil aviationCanada: firefighting aircraft in action
Eaten up tens of thousands of hectares; smoke and ash also in the USA
There are dozens and dozens of firefighting planes and helicopters in action in Canada, where the flames are devouring about 3.8 million hectares of land and forests throughout the country, especially... more
AirlinesEmirates to host 80th IATA AGM in Dubai
It will take place in early June 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Emirates will host the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 2-4 June... more
AirlinesITA Airways selects Airframe Services solutions for A-350 cabin upgrade
Completion of the project and re-delivery of the six upgraded aircraft is expected in mid-2024
ITA Airways has signed a cabin retrofit agreement with Airbus Services to upgrade its six A-350s/900 airplanes. The key feature of the upgrade is the installation of a brand new Premium Economy (PY) class... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav-Lvnl: contract signed for Dutch air navigation service provider
Duration of 5 years and a total value of EUR 4.1 million
The ENAV Group, through its subsidiary IDS AirNav - a reference international company in aeronautical information management systems- has signed a contract with Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland (LVNL), the... more
DefenseStrengthened India-US defense axis
This is the Icet critical and emerging technology initiative
The governments of India and the United States have agreed to strengthen industrial cooperation in the defense sector. This is an announcement made today by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who arrived... more
Airlines"Amsterdam Airport has no shame"
Gibes from dg Walsh (Iata) against rate increases and slot management
The global aviation industry has experienced a period of robust recovery in the last year after a long recession due to the covid-19 pandemic, followed by the Russo-Ukrainian war and the increase in the... more
AirlinesThree tips for the Summer 2023 season
To avoid ruining your summer holidays between crowded airports and queues at security checks
The Summer 2023 season has arrived. Passenger demand for air travel has reached its annual peak and globally surpassed the 2019 record. However, this also means crowded airports and long queues at security... more
Civil defenseUSA: laser against helicopter, arrested
Point blinding light after the discovery of a clandestine car race
A 21-year-old man was arrested for being the suspected perpetrator of a stunt against a Metro Nashville Police Department (Mnpd) helicopter. According to the indictment, he allegedly aimed a laser at an... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand decline slows in April
Key factors influencing it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline against the previous year’s demand performance.Global d... more
Civil aviationICAO’s commitment to supporting cabin crew
On International Flight Attendants Day
Flight attendants play a vital role in assuring the safety and security of flights, and are also contributing to efforts to enhance the environmental sustainability of each flight. On International Flight... more
Civil aviationIndia: new guidelines on Himalaya helicopter travel
Decision on the occasion of 70 years of conquering the highest mountain in the world
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) India, has introduced from this season "an additional take-off control for pilots operating on helipads at 10,000 feet" to reach the Himalaya. The decision... more
AirlinesLondon City Airport investigating hacker attack
Looking for a flaw that allowed the stopover website to be put out of action for a few hours
The management company of the British London-City airport has launched an in-depth investigation into the IT breach suffered on the morning of Sunday 28 May, which put the airport's website out of action... more
AirlinesUnited States: the airport suitable for autism
At the Pittsburgh airport a room for those with sensory problems
Airports are less places of transit and more small urban environments full of services today. As planes land and take off, passengers can wait their flights in restaurants, shops, bookstores, spas and... more
Civil aviationRobinson helicopters celebrate 50 years
To date it has produced more than 13,500 aircraft in three versions
Less than a month is missing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Robinson Helicopter Company, the US aircraft manufacturer founded on June 20, 1973 by Frank Robinson, who had the idea of a new type of... more