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Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: March passenger demand grows 3.3%
International and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global passenger demand for air travel with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (... more
DefenseIraq receives first pair of Airbus H-225M Caracal multi-role helicopters
Part of an order for 12 units, intended to strengthen the capabilities of the Iraqi Army's aviation
Iraq has taken delivery of the first pair of Airbus Helicopters H-225M Caracal helicopters, part of an order for a total of twelve units (see AVIONEWS). The delivery took place today 30 April 2025 at the... more
AirportsAntalya Airport: long-term refinancing of EUR 2.5 bn secured
Through international banking group
Fraport TAV Antalya Yatırım Yapım ve İşletme A.Ş., a joint-venture between Fraport AG and TAV Airports Holding for the operation of Antalya Airport (AYT) on the Turkish Riviera, has successfully compl... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines speeds past tariffs: old strategy to dodge new A-350 tax
Import tariffs circumvented by turning a delivery flight into a commercial one
Delta Air Lines appears to be reintroducing a tried-and-true strategy to avoid costly import duties on European-made Airbus aircraft. The airline reportedly plans to receive a new A-350/900, subject to... more
AirportsTrieste Airport, 2024 financial statements approved by shareholders' meeting
The board of directors and president Antonio Marano were also confirmed
Trieste Airport is experiencing an important period of growth, strengthening its strategic role in the North-East of Italy. This was also confirmed by the 2024 financial statements, approved on 29 April... more
Civil aviationEmbraer showcases the KC-390 Millennium tanker airplane at "ARSAG"
The event takes place from April 29 to May 1 in Las Vegas
Embraer Defense & Security is attending the 47th edition of "ARSAG" (Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group) conference, which takes place from April 29 to May 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It brings together... more
CargoIATA: air cargo demand grows in March
The Europe-North America route was the busiest trade lane
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to... more
AirlinesCMA CGM finalizes acquisition of Air Belgium cargo operations
124 jobs out of 401 saved, including 72 pilots; brand preserved
The French maritime logistics giant expands its air division by taking over the cargo operations of the Belgian carrier that was officially declared bankrupt today by the Walloon Brabant Commercial Court more
Civil aviation"Ipanema 203" agricultural airplane to "Agrishow"
180 units sold in the last three years
Embraer exhibits the "Ipanema 203", the top-selling cropduster in the Brazilian agricultural aviation market, during the 30th "Agrishow", between April 28 and May 2 in Ribeirão Preto (SP). With more than... more
Civil aviationSweden. Heart Aerospace moves "Planes and Luggage" to California: Trump effect?
Developer of 30-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner closes Swedish operations
Swedish hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace announced today that it is moving its headquarters from Gothenburg, Sweden, to Los Angeles, California. The move is a strategic move -and,... more
AerospaceVega-C launched Biomass satellite for ESA
After a 57-minute flight
The Vega-C VV26 flight has successfully launched the Biomass satellite for the European Space Agency (ESA).The rocket lifted off at 11:15 AM CEST from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. After a... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines and Pegasus give up slots at Tel Aviv Airport
After the suspension of flights in 2023, today the farewell is definitive. Yesterday it was Virgin Atlantic that left
Turkish airport sources confirm the decision of Turkish Airlines and low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines not to resume flights to Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion Airport", permanently renouncing the slots (the time... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: results in the 1Q announced
And confirmed positive outlook for the full year
The Lufthansa Group announced today the financial results regarding the 1Q.The highlights are: Group revenue rises by 10 percent to 8.1 billion euros in the first quarterAdjusted EBIT improves by 127... more
Civil aviationAirbus signs definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
It will acquire different industrial assets
Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems (SAS) for the acquisition of industrial assets dedicated to its commercial aircraft programmes. As part of this agreement, Airbus... more
Civil aviationTrade tensions and Boeing plane delivery stop: China openly accuses US tariffs
Beijing: they are destabilizing the global air market, damaging the companies and the US manufacturer itself
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has just released a harsh statement in which it directly attributes the recent block on deliveries of Boeing aircraft destined for China to the duties imposed by the United... more
AccidentsUS Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft slips into sea from Nimitz-Class carrier deck
The towing vehicle was also lost. It happened on the "USS Harry S. Truman" sailing in the Red Sea
The accident occurred during fighter handling operations. One crewmember suffered minor injuries. An investigation has been launched more
AirlinesTransport & Environment: pre-Covid emissions exceeded within Europe
The most polluting companies according to a study are Ryanair, Lufthansa and British Airways
Transport & Environment, the European Federation for Transport and Environment that includes non-governmental organizations, has published a study showing that airline emissions have returned to pre-pandemic... more
AirlinesITA Airways takes part in "Arabian Travel Market 2025" in Dubai
Focus on its growing presence in the Middle East with newly launched connections to the UAE and Saudi Arabia
ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, is participating for the first time in the "Arabian Travel Market" (ATM) 2025, one of the leading global events for the travel and tourism industry. The event... more
Civil aviationA-380 aircraft: 20th anniversary from its maiden flight
Today some 180 airplanes are in service at airports around the world - GALLERY
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the A-380’s maiden flight, on 27 April 2005. It was a blue-sky day in Toulouse, France. At exactly 10:30 am the first A-380 ever produced, flight test aircraft MSN001, e... more
IndustrySignature of the Rafale Marine aircraft contract for India
This agreement follows the announcement in July 2023
The Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and France has been signed today allowing the signature, in the presence of the Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, Éric Trappier, of the contract for... more
Civil aviationMonte Rosa: Ski mountaineers almost hit by Piper Pa18 plane
What seemed like a prank to everyone almost turned into a tragedy - VIDEO
It is a Piper Pa18 Super Cub the plane that almost caused a tragedy on Saturday 26 April at 11:52 in Colle Sesia climbing to Capanna Margherita, at 4,230 meters above sea level on the Swiss side of Monte... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy 80th anniversary of Liberation
The agency will reopen after the long weekend next Monday 28th
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters, and fans on social media that the agency will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 25, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Liberation.News broadcasting... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines and Vietcombank sign MoU for purchase of 50 new aircraft
Strategic investment will modernize fleet and expand routes of Vietnamese carrier
The official signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the national carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietcombank, one of the major banking institutions in Vietnam, was held yesterday,... more
AirlinesUnited invests in start-up: collaboration includes purchase up to 200 airplanes
The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency
United today announced an investment in Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly... more
DefenseSwedish fighter jets escort Russian reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic Sea
The airplane was the Il-20 Coot-A reconnaissance model
On Thursday, April 24, two Swedish fighters under NATO command escorted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft that was flying over the Baltic Sea and was approaching Polish airspace. A post on "X" reported... more
Civil aviationEmbraer develops its supply chain in Morocco
The initiative follows a MoU signed to explore projects
A high-level delegation from Embraer concluded an official visit to Morocco to assess the country’s aerospace supply chain. The initiative follows a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between t... more
AirlinesPlanes-ships. Departure of new charter flights boarding in Genoa and Savona
The first flight from Amsterdam tomorrow morning
Thanks to the collaboration with Genoa Airport, Costa inaugurates the season of inbound and outbound charter flights dedicated to Dutch and German customers, organized with the two airlines Corendon and... more
AirportsNo-fly zones and road closures in Rome and the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral
200,000 people and 170 official delegations expected to arrive - 2 VIDEOS
There will be approximately 200 thousand people and 170 official delegations who will reach Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled for April 26 at 10:00am. Another 250 thousand people will then... more
AirlinesSaudia Group discloses order for 10 A-330neo aircraft for flyadeal
The agreement was announced at a signing ceremony held at industy’s facilities
Saudia Group has disclosed an order with Airbus for 10 A-330/900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal. It marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services... more
Finance and economyBoeing reports first quarter results
B-737 production gradually increased in this period
The Boeing Company recorded first quarter revenue of $19.5 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.16) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($0.49). The company reported operating cash flow of ($1.6) billion... more
AirlinesPilot fell ill while landing yesterday in Bergamo on Ryanair plane
Traffic interrupted and 10 flights diverted. This morning the runway reopened and the situation returned to normal
A temporary interruption of air traffic affected the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport yesterday evening, Tuesday 22 April, due to the captain of a Ryanair flight from Dublin feeling ill during the landing... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport: new routes and improving service drive strong start to 2025
Results for the three months ended March 31
Heathrow Airport had unveiled the results for the three months ended last March 31, 2025. The highlights are: Passenger demand remains strong – Passenger demand in the first quarter of 2025 remained lev... more
AirlinesAir India targets Boeing planes rejected by Beijing
The opportunity born from the US-China trade war is tempting, and Malaysians like it too
The Indian airline is considering purchasing more Boeing 737 Max aircraft originally intended for Chinese carriers, taking advantage of the fallout from cross-tariffs between Washington and Beijing more
Finance and economyBoeing to sell portions of Digital Aviation Solutions to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 Billion
Included asset of primary importance as Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways
The agreement includes also principles for data sharing and future collaborations to ensure continuity of operations under the new ownership more
IndustryThales: collaboration with tyre manufacturer
To drive revenue growth with simulation software
Thales, the reference global technology and security provider, has today announced it is working in partnership with tyre manufacturer Michelin to protect its Intellectual Property and deploy its software... more
AirlinesWizz Air unveils its roadmap to net zero by 2050
Focus on SAF as a critical decarbonisation lever
Wizz Air today launched its comprehensive net zero roadmap – Flying Towards Net Zero. The roadmap offers a realistic path focused on the three F’s – flights (30% emissions reductions from new aircraft techn... more
Civil aviationChina certifies Avic AG-600 "Kunlong" amphibian aircraft, world's largest
Green light given for mass production of the new pillar of China's industrial ambition - VIDEO
While there is no official confirmation of the news that China has refused to physically deliver two Boeing aircraft, one of which, a -737 Max destined for Xiamen Airlines, both of which were forced to... more
AirlinesUS-China trade war: Boeing brings two planes destined for China back to Seattle
Beijing stops deliveries as announced
By now, we know, there is a trade war between the United States and China, which has a heavy impact on the air transport sector. On the other hand, Beijing had announced it (see AVIONEWS): the new duties... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Easter to everybody
The agency will reopen next Tuesday April 22nd
AVIONEWS informs its reporters, subscribers and fans on social media that it will be closed on the occasion of the Easter weekend, Monday 21 April (Easter Monday, and also Rome's birthday with its 2778... more
AerospaceArcher Aviation bets on air taxis to/from New York airports
Midnight hybrid tilt-rotor network ready, in collaboration with United Airlines
American startup Archer Aviation and United Airlines unveiled plans for an air taxi network in New York on Thursday, April 17, which could allow travellers to reach local airports by air in just 5 to 15... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines appoints Davis as President and CEO
And new team members
Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC, announced yesterday that its Board of Directors has appointed Dave Davis as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of... more
Civil aviationBelize. US veteran hijacks Cessna plane, injures three
Killed by another passenger upon landing; he wanted to divert his flight to the United States
A tragic event shook Belize yesterday, Thursday, April 17, 2025, when a US citizen identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, hijacked a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX registration V3-HIG of the local airline Tropic... more
AirlinesBelgium, Easter chaos at Charleroi airport: Ryanair calls for military intervention
Low-cost airline appeals to Wallonia Government to "avoid collapse"
Thousands of passengers stranded and flight connections at risk in the midst of the holidays due to "serious shortage of security personnel" more
AirlinesAzorra delivers Mongolia’s E-195E2 aircraft to Hunnu Air
The first of two new airplanes
Azorra has delivered the first of two new E-195E2 aircraft to Hunnu Air, marking a new partnership for the lessor and the first E2 to operate in Mongolia.The E-195E2 delivered from Azorra’s firm orderbook w... more
AirlinesAir New Zeland's first retrofitted Dreamliner aircraft
18 months of research, 2,500 hours of customer testing, 184 days in Singapore
The Dreamliner aircraft spent the past 184 days in Singapore receiving the ultimate cabin glow-up as it was retrofitted with all-new cabin interiors, including the new Business Premier Luxe seat, and redesigned... more
Civil aviationG-800 aircraft earns FAA and EASA certifications
Both confirm enhanced performance for the airplane
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, announced yesterday the all-new G-800, long-range business aircraft, has earned type certification from the US Federal Aviation... more
AirlinesAir France: new no-stop service between Paris and Phuket
For the Winter season, route operated by a B-777/300ER aircraft
Air France reveals the first new addition to its Winter 2025-2026 flight schedule. After launching a new route to Manila last year, the airline is once again turning its focus to Asia. Starting November... more
Civil aviationAircraft. US-Europe trade tensions: Airbus assesses impact on future plans
Confirmed CEO Guillaume Faury admits uncertainty, but production remains unchanged for now
Concerns remain over tariffs and the impact on demand and the supply chain. Statements made yesterday at the Airbus Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam more
Finance and economyTrade, the Asian front is consolidating: Xi Jimping is in Malaysia since yesterday
Chinese President strengthens axis with Kuala Lumpur: strategic agreements and challenge to US tariffs
After Vietnam, the visit will also strengthen the partnership with Malaysia in key sectors: industry (aerospace), Defense (military cooperation and technology exchange), trade. Tomorrow he will go to Cambodia more
Civil aviationAirbus shareholders approve all resolutions at 2025 AGM
Guillaume Faury confirmed as Chief Executive Officer
Shareholders approved all resolutions proposed at Airbus SE’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 15 April in Amsterdam.Resolutions included the renewal of the Board mandate of Executive Member G... more