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AirportsOlbia intends to name the airport after Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
The request was officially submitted today by the Municipality to the competent authorities
The recent passing of HH Karim Aga Khan has deeply shaken the community of Olbia, prompting the Municipality to pay homage to the late prince. Mayor Settimo Nizzi, on the occasion of the proclamation of... more
AccidentsCRJ-700 Plane-UH-60 Helicopter collision: NTSB updates on investigation status
Wreck recovery and analysis, radar data and flight altitude, recorder decryption and maintenance - VIDEO
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB, an independent investigative agency of the United States Government), which is leading the investigation, is continuing operations to recover the wreckage... more
Civil aviationConflict zones in the Middle East: EASA updates on information
Bulletins replaced by information on remaining risks in the airspace of Israel, Iran, Southern Red Sea
Czib on Lebanon remains until next March more
Civil aviationPresidential planes: Trump proposes new look for Air Force One
It aims to modernise its aesthetics in the wake of the "renewal", but in "due time"...
Speaking to reporters aboard the presidential plane Air Force One, Donald Trump expressed his intention to change its iconic colors. The President described the aircraft as a "special airplane", but noted... more
Civil aviationColombia: Petro grants presidential plane for repatriation of nationals
After giving in to Trump's demands, he will facilitate the return of Colombians expelled from the US
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as announced by the new American President in these hours, has given in to Trump's threat of duties and sanctions, even making the presidential plane available to facilitate... more
Civil aviationUS territories security: Trump's first measures to defend borders
Increased ground troops and more helicopters at US southern border
Acting US Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses released a statement on the Department of Defense's (DoD) actions in response to President Trump 's executive order on border security. The statement reads:... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Trump revises FAA hiring criteria
Stop the policy that favored "Diversity, equity, and inclusion"; priority for "Safety and efficiency"
One of the first measures implemented by the new American President Donald J Trump was to get his hands on the hiring criteria within the Faa, Federal Aviation Administration, or the agency of the US Department... more
AccidentsJeju Air plane tragedy: ILS facility to be removed at Muan Airport
Or rather the reinforced concrete housing against which the B-737/800 crashed
The Muan incident has highlighted the need for a review of South Korea's airport infrastructure, and of the concrete ILS shelters located in critical areas more
DefenseItaly to acquire Rheinmetal's Skynex Air Defense Systems
One already on order for € 73 million, plus three options for a further € 204 million
Rheinmetall announced in a press release: The Italian Army has decided to introduce Skynex air defense systems; the order for the supply of a first system with a total value of 73 million Euros has already... more
AirlinesChronically delayed planes: US DOT sues Southwest Airlines
The Department of Transportation also fined Frontier Airlines for the same reason on three routes
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced yesterday a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for routinely operating multiple flights on chronic delays, a practice that has disrupted the travel of... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): Italian Minister Giorgetti welcomes the entry of the new Board of Directors
He anticipates: the Mef will indicate Turicchi and Iannotta as members of the Advisory Committee
“I would like to thank the outgoing president of ITA Airways Nino Turicchi for the extraordinary work carried out in this delicate transition phase, and I wish the new Board of Directors and President S... more
DefenseUS Government greenlights helicopter sale to Zambia
A $100 million deal for an unspecified number of Bell 412s + support package
The United States government has approved the sale of Bell 412 twin-engine military utility helicopters to the Republic of Zambia for an approximate value of $100 million, as part of the Foreign Military... more
DefenseUS Defense expands contract for UH-72 Lakota helicopter support US Army
USD 315M contractual modification to Airbus agreement US Space & Defense
The US Army has awarded Airbus US Space & Defense a USD 315 million contract modification to provide logistics and engineering services in support of its fleet of UH-72 Lakota twin-engine light utility... more
Latest newsCecilia Sala returns home: the plane just took off from Tehran
Palazzo Chigi communicates it in a note
The plane that is bringing home Roman journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in a hotel in Tehran on December 19 while she was in the country on a journalist visa, took off a few minutes ago from Tehran. This... more
AccidentsSeoul orders inspections of domestic carriers' B-737/800s
Focus on the landing gear after yesterday's tragedy and today's inconvenience
The Seoul government, through the head of aviation policy at the South Korean Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Joo Jong-wan, has announced that it intends to carry out a safety inspection on all... more
AirlinesGround staff unlawfully gired: Qantas to pay AUD 120 Million in compensation
After Federal Court ruling, settlement reached with Australian Transport Workers Union
A fund will provide compensation to 1,820 former employees of handling services more
AirportsRomania strengthens its F-16 fleet with three additional aircraft from Norway
Already landed at Câmpia Turzii, they will be operated by the 48th Fighter Squadron
At the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii, to equip the 48th fighter squadron more
Civil aviationAirspaces. EASA and FAA sign declaration of intent
Reaffirmed mutual support for safe and secure civil aviation operations
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a statement of intent to continue to promote and enrich their partnership for mutual support in ensuring... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa, the EU says yes: the marriage will take place
Satisfaction on both sides. Closing at the beginning of 2025 - ATTACHMENT
"ITA Airways welcomes with satisfaction the final approval of the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission (Dgcomp) of the transaction for the sale of the stake in Italia Trasporto... more
AirlinesLondon-Heathrow Airport: third runway by 2025?
CEO Woldbye hopes so, trusting in the decisions of the new Labour government on the long-standing issue
During the Airlines 2024 conference held yesterday in London, Thomas Woldbye, CEO of Heathrow Airport Holdings, highlighted the urgent need for expansion for Heathrow Airport (London's main airport, as... more
DefenseLondon dismantles 14 CH-47 helicopters and entire Puma H-C2 fleet
Defense cuts to fill black holes. But Putin's threat of aggression looms
46 Watchkeeper Mk-1 drones also decommissioned. And the axe also falls on the forces of the Royal Navy more
DefenseBiden authorizes Ukraine to use ATacMS missiles in Russia
Kremlin comments: "Washington is throwing fuel on the fire". But North Korea is also doing its bit
US President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine's use of American-made long-range missiles to strike targets in Russia, US officials said on Monday. The move marks a major shift in Washington's policy, which... more
Civil aviationCirrus SR: Canadian Certification Green Light for G7 and G2+ Vision Jet Series
Tcca Approval strengthens Us Industry Presence in Region -VIDEO
The Cirrus SR, G7 Series and G2+ Vision Jets have successfully achieved Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) certification. The documentation confirms that Cirrus aircraft meet the rigorous regulatory... more
Civil aviationUkraine terminates air transport deal with Iran
But the measure will have little impact on an airspace already closed to civil aviation since 2022
The Ukrainian government has cancelled the bilateral air transport agreement with Iran, signed in Tehran on July 9, 1993. This was announced in recent days by the permanent representative of the Ukrainian... more
AirlinesAirports: EC receives dossier on excess slots of ITA and Lufthansa
While the two and the Italian MEF were arguing, the package was presented to the Commission: it goes to Easyjet, Air France and IAG
While ITA and Lufthansa were discussing, with the result that at the time of writing the closure of the Italian-German agreement that will definitively sanction the wedding between the two air carriers... more
DefenseBelgium to acquire MBDA SAMP/T NG medium-range system? Let's talk about it...
Towards a new era in Belgian air defense, contract perhaps within the year
There are strong rumors in the global media about a possible imminent decision by Belgium regarding its air defense. It seems that the country is oriented towards adopting the SAMP/T system, a flagship... more
DefenseRomania drafts law against drone intrusion into its airspace
Defensive measures for breaches that constitute a threat, including from conventional aircraft
Romania's Ministry of Defense has put forward a legislative proposal to allow the country's armed forces to intercept and neutralize, where necessary, drones that violate its airspace. A measure that reflects... more
AirlinesThe new airport in Nuuk, Greenland, will be inaugurated soon
From the end of 2026, the expansion of Ilulissat and the transformation of the heliport in Qaqortoq will follow
With the development of the existing small airport, Greenland will open a new international airport in its capital, Nuuk, scheduled to open on November 28. This is the first of three new transformation... more
Civil aviationRussian Federal Air Transport Agency lifts restrictions at Nizhny Novgorod airport
They were imposed to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsiya, announced that the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has lifted temporary restrictions on landings and takeoffs at Nizhny Novgorod Airport, also... more
Latest newsWorking tables. Italian Deputies of the Chamber on a mission in Albania
Among the topics discussed in the meeting: synergies in the transport infrastructure sectors; energy and environment
On 21 and 22 October, a delegation from the Italian Chamber of Deputies will travel to Tirana for the 1st meeting of the Italy-Albania parliamentary collaboration group, in implementation of the collaboration... more
Civil aviationNo aid from Berlin to Lilium, manufacturer of eVtol aircraft
Goodbye (perhaps) to the hope of a 50 million financial injection for the company already in crisis
The German Government has not granted the financial support requested (and strongly hoped for) by Lilium, a Bavarian company that builds eVtol (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for air... more
DefenseUSA-UAE: "Iron Defender 24" exercise begins in the Persian Gulf
For America, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard forces and remotely piloted aircraft systems
From the US Navy command we learn in these hours that the forces of the United States Navy, the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard have joined the naval defense force of the United Arab Emirates for the... more
AirlinesSelf-driving planes: MoU between Wisk Aero and Airservices Australia
Memorandum lays foundation for integrating eVtol air taxis and Aam technologies into national airspace - VIDEO
Wisk Aero, a company that operates in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector and produces electric air taxis, has announced in these hours the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airservices... more
AirlinesAirplanes and civil rights: US Dot fines Lufthansa $4 Million
128 Jewish passengers denied boarding: highest fine ever imposeed by Department for Discrimination
The fine "sends a clear message to the industry: we stand ready to investigate and take action whenever passengers' civil rights are violated", said US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg more
AirportsItaly. Brescia airport: parliamentary question on weapons transit
"High risk for the safety of workers" who handle dangerous goods
The story of the alleged transit of armaments at the "Gabriele d'Annunzio" civil airport of Brescia-Montichiari arrives in Parliament. Last June 29, 2024, the Italian airport was the scene of a protest,... more
AirlinesAirport security: 100 ml rule on liquids remains
EU Transport Commissioner answers a parliamentary act
The maximum limit of 100 milliliters on liquids that passengers can put in their hand luggage when travelling by plane remains. The European Commission announced this in recent days and does not plan to... more
AirlinesITA, Lufthansa, Alitalia: "Government clarify"
Interpellation by the Greens and Left Alliance addressed to the Ministries of Economy, Transport and Labour
The Italian Government has been called upon to clarify what the effects of the ITA-Lufthansa marriage will be and of a possible "judgment of unconstitutionality of the interpretative rule contained in... more
DefenseIran attack on Israel (2). Meloni in conversation with Tajani, Crosetto and Mantovano
Evaluation of all possible scenarios
According to what was communicated by official sources at Palazzo Chigi, immediately after receiving news of the developments following the UAV attack on Israel by Iran, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni... more
DefenseIran attack on Israel. Tehran warns: decisive response against countries complicit with Israel
Defense Minister threatens retaliation for "hostile collaborations"
The tone of the speech just delivered by the Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, leaves no room for doubt. "Any country that opens its territory or runways to Israel to... more
AirlinesItalian Naples Airport: noise issue in Brussels
Rosa D'Amato (Greens) will submit two Parliamentary questions to the European Commission
Member of European Parliament Rosa D'Amato (Greens) announced the submission of two Parliamentary questions to the European Commission on airport noise pollution: one concerns citizens who live near the... more
AirlinesITA Airways: hearing by Minister Salvini
Question time on Government intentions on the Italian airline business plan
The Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT), Matteo Salvini, answered today a series of Parliamentary acts posed to him during question time in the Chamber of Deputies. Among the issues... more
Finance and economyEU: launched the fifth package of sanctions against Russia
Ursula von der Leyen "Sharper measures to hit economy", but someone disagrees
The EU recently gave birth to the fifth package of EU sanctions against Russia for the war in Ukraine. In fact, there is nothing new compared to what was anticipated yesterday. Coreper, the Committee of... more
AirlinesEU. Question on ghost flights in the European Union
By Brando Benifei and Giuseppe Ferrandino
"Parliamentary questions 10 January 2022 Question for written answer E-000095/2022 to the Commission Rule 138Brando Benifei (S&D), Giuseppe Ferrandino (S&D) Subject: hhost flights in the European UnionThe r... more
AirlinesEU. Parliamentary question on climate crisis and ghost flights
By Laura Ferrara and Mario Furore
"Parliamentary questions12 January 2022 Priority question for written answer P-000141/2022 to the Commission Rule 138 Laura Ferrara (NI), Mario Furore (NI) Subject: climate crisis and ghost flightsIn th... more
Civil aviationEU. Question on revision of Regulation (EC) for air navigation and cabin crew
By different members of Parliament
"Parliamentary questions20 December 2021Question for written answer E-005627/2021 to the CommissionnRule 138Laura Ferrara (NI), Mario Furore (NI), Ignazio Corrao (Verts/ALE), Clare Daly (The Left), Ciarán C... more
DefenseEU. Question on European defence acquisitions
The case of the Franco-German KNDS bid for the purchase of Leonardo’s OTO Melara and Wass
"Parliamentary questions 17 November 2021 Question for written answer E-005152/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Anna Bonfrisco (ID), Marco Campomenosi (ID) Subject: European defence acquisitions: the case o... more
AirportsEU. Question on plan to extend the airport in Parma (Italy
By Eleonora Evi (Verts/Ale)
"Parliamentary questions29 October 2021 Question for written answer E-004941/2021to the Commission Rule 138Eleonora Evi (Verts/ALE) Subject: Plan to extend the airport in Parma, ItalyThe MasterPlan 2018-2023 a... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament: question on Foggia airport’s compliance with EU regulations
By Mario Furore
"Parliamentary questions 26 October 2021Question for written answer E-004847/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Mario Furore (NI) Subject: Foggia airport’s compliance with EU regulationsIn 2019, the Ministry of... more
Civil aviationUnited States reopens travel by aircraft from Europe
Air companies will have to collect tracking information
The US will reopen the air borders to European citizens. The measure is expected to take effect in November. It was announced by the coordinator of the Covid-19 Response Team, Jeff Zients. To enter t... more
AirlinesAlitalia brand on sale: annonucement will start soon
The name worths 100-150 million Euros
The announcement for the sale of the Alitalia brand would be ready to go. The rumors were reported by numerous national media. The brand value is still secret. According to recent estimates it worths 100-150... more