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Civil aviationAirbus Foundation-Solar Impulse Foundation: three year partnership
Aimed at driving global progress on sustainability through fostering innovation
From 1 April, the two foundations will actively seek proposals that can benefit from aerospace capabilities to promote nature-based solutions. The selected projects will receive € 10K in seed funding and have access to technical expertise to help accelerate their impact more
AirportsHeathrow Airport Fire (3): closure and inconvenience raise a series of questions
Raised by Willie Walsh, DG of IATA. First of all: who pays for damages to passengers?
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said in a note that: “Today’s closing of Heathrow will inconvenience a huge number of travelers. We thank those affected for their patience as airlines focus on get... more
DefenseFrance: Macron dusts off nuclear deterrence, and the Luxeuil air base
Orders for Rafale F5 fighter jets with ASN4G hypersonic missiles to increase
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an ambitious program to modernize the national defense, starting with an increase in orders for Rafale fighter planes and the reactivation of nuclear capacity... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomed nomination of Bryan Bedford as FAA administrator
He is a pilot with more than three decades’ experience in aviation
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday President Trump’s nomination of pilot and aviation industry veteran Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), n... more
AerospaceNASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Back on Earth after science mission
Williams and Wilmore during their mission spent 286 days in space
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 completed the agency’s ninth commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday, splashing down safely in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Tal... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: the BoD approves the new organization
With two deputy general managements
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo, met yesterday under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, has approved the new organizational structure of Leonardo, which includes the establishment of two... more
AerospaceBoeing: Don Ruhmann as new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer
Role created in 2021, he succeeds Mike Delaney
Boeing announced Don Ruhmann as the company’s new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, effective immediately.In this role, he will be responsible for strengthening company’s safety culture and safety practices, fur... more
IndustryJoby and Virgin Atlantic announce partnership
The US company exhibited its aircraft for the first time in the UK at the "2024 Farnborough Airshow"
Joby Aviation, Inc, a California-based company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced yesterday a partnership with Virgin Atlantic, a premium long-haul UK airline, that... more
AirportsAmerican Airlines B-737/823 plane diverted to Denver due to anomaly
Engine catches fire; all 178 occupants safely evacuated - VIDEO
Yesterday, around 5:00 pm local time, a new occurrence happened in the United States. The flight operated by American Airlines with a Boeing 737/823, registration N885NN, departed from the municipal airport... more
Civil aviationWill Republic Airways CEO lead Trump-era FAA?
Bryan Bedford would be the leading candidate after Whitaker's resignation on January 20
The difficult task of the future administrator of the US authority that oversees civil aviation, at a time when the safety of America's skies is seriously put in doubt by a chain of air accidents more
HelicoptersEnstrom announces new Senior Leadership position
Charles Wade brings with him more than 40 years in the aviation industry
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation officially welcomed Charles “Chuck” Wade into his role as Senior Vice President of Product, Sales, and Customer Excellence. With an eye on growth and a passion for customer ser... more
CargoEmbraer Commercial Aviation expands its sales organization
With the Global Leasing and Freighter team
Embraer Commercial Aviation has formed a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter team as it continues to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and leasing markets. The new team is based in Amsterdam,... more
Civil aviationTecnam aircraft announces fleet agreement for 90 planes
With US Aviation Academy
Tecnam and US Aviation Academy, a leading professional flight training institution, announce the expansion of its training fleet with the acquisition of 38 aircraft, consisting of the P-2010 powered by... more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport: public sector strike by Verdi union on March 10
It causes massive disruptions to flight operations
Germany’s Verdi trade union, representing public-sector workers, has called for a one-day strike at Frankfurt Airport on Monday, March 10. The strike is expected to cause massive disruptions to flight o... more
ConferencesSpecial European Council ongoing today in Brussels
Support for Ukraine, but above all on the table "Rearm Europe", the common defense plan
The extraordinary European summit opens today in Brussels to evaluate the 800 billion euro common defense plan, "Rearm Europe", proposed by Ursula Von der Leyen, in which Volodymyr Zelensky is also participating.Support... more
DefenseLeonardo and Baykar: partnership for unmanned technologies
A MoU signed to establish a jv for Unmanned Aerial Systems
The sites in Italy involved in the activities developed by the joint-venture will be four: Ronchi dei Legionari (Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region), Turin (Piedmont Region) and Rome-Tiburtina, and Nerviano (Milan, Lombardy Region) more
AerospaceTrump: economic growth, defense systems, and space ambitions in his speech
The US President illustrates to Congress in 100 minutes the founding programs of his administration
Donald Trump has just delivered the longest speech an American President has ever given to a joint session of the United States Congress. Among the central themes, as far as this Agency is concerned, he... more
CargoIATA: "World Cargo Symposium 2025" in April in the EAU
Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 "World Cargo Symposium" ("WCS") will focus on digitalization, sustainability and safety/security as the key issues in helping... more
Civil aviationNBAA: ATC infrastructure, workforce and Just Culture crucial to aviation safety
Ed Bolen, President and CEO, to the Congress during his speech
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday urged a congressional aviation subcommittee to fund air traffic control (ATC) system infrastructure and controller hiring... more
Civil aviationIATA. "WDS" brought industry together to explore data, technology and cybersecurity
The inaugural event with a broad consensus on three key priorities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) successfully concluded its inaugural "World Data Symposium" ("WDS") with a broad consensus on three key priorities:1. To use data even more intensely... more
Finance and economyAirbus publishes agenda for 2025 Annual General Meeting
It will take place in April 15
Airbus has published the agenda for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place on 15 April 2025 in Amsterdam. Proposed resolutions include the renewal of Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury’s B... more
Civil aviationRussian UAC renews its management: Bocharov new deputy executive director
Will he solve the problem of delays in civil aircraft programs, including the Yakovlev MC-21 and SJ-100?
Former Deputy Trade Minister joins leading Russian aerospace industry more
Civil aviationATSB releases Rottnest Island floatplane accident preliminary report
Occurred to a Cessna Caravan aircraft in January 7, 2025 in Australia - VIDEO and ATTACHMENT
Pilot assessment of sea and weather conditions, operator risk controls, and assessment and approval for floatplane operations are among a range of factors the ATSB will consider as it continues its investigation... more
AirportsNBAA (2) welcomes DOT Secretary's plan to increase number of Air Traffic Controllers
He said the FAA will lead an effort to “supercharge” the certification and their hiring and to reduce its shortage
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan, announced yesterday, to increase the number of air traffic controllers (ATC) t... more
AirportsNBAA: to bolster Air Traffic Control workforce in USA
Association welcomes bipartisan Senate bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday a new Senate bill that aims to increase the number of certified air traffic controllers and improve aviation safety.The Air Traffic... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand growth accelerates last month
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was... more
DefenseELT Group joins forces to deliver cutting-edge EW systems for European Navies
In a major development for the defense industry
Rohde & Schwarz and ELT Group signed a contract to provide EW systems for the German Navy’s F124 project and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole frigates.This collaboration is founded on ELT... more
DefenseTajani meets with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Analyzed the main challenges for Euro-Atlantic security
At the centre of the conversation was the centrality of the relationship with the United States for Italian foreign policy and the growing relevance of the European pillar of NATO for the defence of the Old Continent more
Civil aviationA Clean Industrial Deal (CID) for decarbonisation in the EU
It focuses mainly on two closely linked sectors
The European Commission presents today the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of our industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while... more
AirlinesFlydubai announced financial results 2024
It carries 15.4 million passengers
Flydubai reported today record-breaking annual results for its financial year ending 31 December 2024.The Dubai-based carrier marks its strongest-ever financial performance in its 15-year history, reporting... more
AirlinesIn-flight emergency: landing at Fiumicino due to bomb scare
For an American Airlines plane
An American Airlines plane, departing from New York bound for New Delhi, made an emergency landing at Fiumicino Airport at 5:22pm. The landing was made necessary due to a bomb scare, following which the... more
Civil aviationBoeing appoints Jeff Shockey to lead Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy
Effective from next Monday, he will report to President and CEO
Boeing announced yesterday Jeff Shockey as the company's new executive vice president of Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy, effective Feb. 24.He will lead industry's global... more
AccidentsICAO calls on States, aircraft operators to enhance support for crash victims and families
Statement issued today on the occasion of the International Day commemorating them
On the occasion of today’s International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano has issued the following statement:“Recent tragic events in... more
Civil aviationArcher receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy
To build a pipeline of pilots in preparation for air taxis services with its Midnight aircraft
Archer Aviation received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA,... more
Fair and showsEdge and Leonardo sign collaboration agreement
During the "Idex 2025" event from February 17 to 21
EDGE and Leonardo have signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement to further enhance their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains. The agreement aims to strengthen existing... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines staff reductions (2): message by its CEO Jordan
Benefits and bonuses for laid-off workers; support for offboarding and outplacement phases; cuts from the end of April
The workforce reduction plan announced by Southwest Airlines (see AVIONEWS) was accompanied by a second press release in which Robert (Bob) Jordan, President, CEO and Vice-President of the Board of Directors,... more
AirlinesAirplane-train. ITA-FS: ticket to travel between Italy and Spain
Integrated solution between iryo’s Frecciarossa and carrier's aircraft
iryo, the high-speed rail operator in Spain, partially owned by Trenitalia (FS Group), and ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, have signed an agreement to offer integrated "train+airplane" travel b... more
Civil aviationDOT Secretary Duffy calls Boeing CEO to discuss safety and quality
After the Alaska Airlines B-737 MAX case in 2024, FAA standards controls become more stringent
The new Secretary of the US Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has asked Boeing CEO and President Kelly Ortberg to travel to Washington for an urgent meeting to review the company’s efforts to a... more
DefenseMunich conference, between International tensions and perspectives on the future of Kiev
Will US Vice President Vance meet Zelensky this afternoon?
The Munich Security Conference opened its doors today amid rising international tensions, providing a platform to discuss the future of Ukraine and the role of key global players in the current crisis.... more
Civil aviationIcao. GlSS secures major commitments for sustainable air transport development
The three day event drew over 1500 attendees from 108 States
Global aviation leaders secured significant commitments toward sustainable aviation fuel production and enhanced capacity-building mechanisms at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) fourth... more
AirlinesFraport, traffic figures in January: decrease at Frankfurt Airport
Total passenger numbers across the Group increase
3.9 million travellers flew via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in January: this corresponded to a decrease of 3.1 per cent compared to the same month in 2024. The decline was a result of cuts to flight services... more
Civil aviationPhilippe Pascal new CEO of Aéroports de Paris: French Parliament gives green light
Leaving his current position as CFO, he succeeds the outgoing Augustin de Romanet
The French Parliament has approved the appointment of Philippe Pascal as the new CEO of the Aéroports de Paris (AdP) Group, which operates Paris airports. The choice, strongly supported by President Emmanuel... more
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
AirportsAVIONEWS at the ‘Airport Day’ event (4): speech by Salvini (Italian MIT)
“The Ministry of Infrastructure stands by Assaeroporti"
At the conclusion of the “Airport Day” meeting, the Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (Mit), Matteo Salvini, spoke. Asked at the end of the conference about the duties announced by US Pre... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at "Airport Day" (3): speech by Pierluigi Di Palma (Italian Enac)
Today's achievements thanks to several factors, including Government intervention and the ITA-Lufthansa agreement
Pierluigi Di Palma, president of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), spoke at the press conference entitled “Airports on track for the country”, where “Airport Day” was celebrated. “During the pande... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at "Airport Day" (2): speech by the Assaeroporti's President
Borgomeo: "The success of the airport system has reached numbers we did not expect”
A press conference was held this morning on the occasion of “Airport Day”, an Italian event promoted by Assaeroporti, the Association of Italian Airports, which represents 26 airport management companies for... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at the “Airport Day” event: in Rome conference “Airports on the runway for the Country”
During the meeting, Italian airports manifesto was presented; Salvini (MIT) also participated
A press conference entitled “Airports on the runway for the Country” is being organised today in Rome on the occasion of “Airport Day”, a national event promoted by Assaeroporti. The initiative, spread... more
AirlinesJal Group: results for the 3Q of FY ending March 2025
It announced changes to the BoD and executive officers
The JAL Group announced yesterday the consolidated financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2025 (April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024).Summary: - Revenues and profits increased... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviewed Sandro Pappalardo, ITA Airways President
Goals, future of the company and key role of the staff - VIDEO
After a joint press-conference between ITA Airways and the Lufthansa Group (see for details AVIONEWS) to make the merger for the press official between the two groups, AVIONEWS asked Sandro Pappalardo,... more
AirportsEuropean aviation sector’s new decarbonisation roadmap is a reality check for the Commission
To set out a strategy that reflects the role sector plays in economy and global competitiveness
Europe’s aviation sector today called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set out an Aviation Strategy that reflects the essential role aviation plays in Europe’s economy and global com... more