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Civil aviationMessage by the Head of Italian State Mattarella to President Macron
On the occasion today of the national holiday of France
The Head of the Italian State, Sergio Mattarella, sent the following message to the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron:"On the occasion of the national holiday, I am pleased to extend to... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo launches development of VR training for aircraft loading supervisors
Carrier continues to drive forward digitalisation projects within the industry
The rollout of the first module of it is scheduled for October 2025 more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Francesco Gaetani head of EASA flight standards directorate
The Authority congratulates the appointment of an Italian as leader of a strategic organization
He will assume the new position starting from October 1, 2025 more
IndustryAirbus to train cybersecurity experts for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces
The eight-year contract covers development, production and operational maintenance
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has signed with Airbus Defence and Space and launched a framework contract for the training and education of all cybersecurity experts at the Ministry... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport returns to growth in 2Q2025
Around 5.8 million passengers travel via FRA in June
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 5.8 million passengers in June 2025, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to the same month last year. This year’s June figures received an additional boost f... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomes Senate confirmation of Bedford to lead the FAA
He is a longtime pilot with decades of experience at regional carriers
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday welcomed US Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration... more
AerospaceSean Duffy is the new interim NASA administrator
Trump's nomination to replace Isaacman, close to Musk
President Donald Trump announced this morning on his "Truth" platform the nomination of transportation secretary Sean Duffy as acting Nasa administrator. "Sean is doing an extraordinary job managing our... more
Civil aviationChange of CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft Division
From January 1st, 2026, it will be Lars Wagner, succeeding Christian Scherer
Lars Wagner, currently CEO of Mtu Aero Engines based in Munich, will join the executive committee of Airbus and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft Division, starting January 1st,... more
AccidentsA 24-year-old girl dies after being hit by an Suv driven by the wife of Lufthansa's CEO
Vivian Alexandra Spohr is now under investigation for road homicide by the Tempio Pausania prosecutor's office
Gaia Costa, a 24-year-old girl, died after being hit by an Suv while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Porto Cervo, in Sardinia. The driver of the Bmw X5 was Vivian Alexandra Spohr, a 51-year-old German... more
AerospaceItaly-Norway. Urso meets Minister Myrseth
Enhanced cooperation on space
Bilateral economic relations, foreign direct investments, cooperation in the critical raw materials sector and the space economy: these were the key topics at the meeting held at Palazzo Piacentini in... more
AerospaceSpace: Italian Minister Urso meets with ESA Director General Aschbacher
Italy as a key player in Europe; focus on the Upcoming European Space Agency Ministerial Meeting
The Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, as well as the Delegated Authority for Space and Aerospace Policies, Adolfo Urso, met at Palazzo Piacentini with the Director General of the European Space... more
AerospaceItalian Minister Crosetto receives the Director General of ESA
Meeting follows that one at Paris-Le Bourget in mid-June
The Italian Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, received this morning the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), Josef Aschbacher, to whom he reiterated Italy’s strong commitment to strengthening E... more
DefenseGCAP Program: Italy-Japan-UK virtual meeting
Three points confirmed; announcement on JV launch last June
On July 7, 2025, the Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto, his Japanese counterpart Nakatani Gen, and the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Defence John Healey took part in a videoconference m... more
AirportsRussia, former Transport Minister Starovoit found dead
He was removed from office this morning. The suicide hypothesis seems weak to Western analysts
The alleged suicide of former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, 52, who was fired this morning, was reported today. According to local media, the man's body was found in Odintsovo, west of Moscow,... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Strikes next Thursday, on July 10, in Italy
There are a total of eleven, plus a protest on Friday the 11th
The Mit (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the strike schedule planned for next Thursday, July 10, in the air transport sector.In detail, the protests concern:Flai Transport... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic showed continued resilience in May
And a significant drop in freight sector - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for May 2025, revealing continued disparities in passenger traffic performance across the European airport market, as well as... more
DefenseUkraine strengthens air defense with the US, and military production with Denmark
They discussed it with Zelensky and Trump, as well as the co-production of drones...
...while Copenhagen opens its doors to the Ukrainian defense industry for the joint production of armaments more
AirlinesWizz Air operations affected by French air traffic controllers strike
The statement issued by the carrier regarding the ongoing protest
Wizz Air informs its passengers and the general public that the "Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) strike in France, an event beyond our control, is currently causing disruptions to flight operations throughout... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space on Quantum communications by satellite
A new experimental phase launched
SpeQtral and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced the signing of a new collaboration agreement, extending their strategic partnership... more
Civil defenseItaly and France joins forces to fight forest fires
The mission is part of the UCPM
Italian firefighters and volunteers from the forest firefighting corps of the Piedmont Region have been deployed to southern France to assist French civil protection in combating forest fires during the... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: Giovanni Tomassini new CEO
He joined industry in 2009
The Board of Directors of Baykar Piaggio Aerospace SpA – the new company to which the business complexes of Piaggio Aero and Piaggio Aviation under extraordinary administration have been transferred –... more
Civil aviationFincantieri Marine Group appoints new CEO
It is George A. Moutafis effective from July 1st, 2025
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), the US subsidiary of Fincantieri –one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and a global leader in the construction of highly complex vessels– announces the appointment of Ge... more
AirportsVenice Airport: expansion works continue on the passenger terminal on the northern side of the airfield
The intervention is part of the modular extension project of the terminal building, based on the progressive development of traffic.
With the installation of the double-pitched roof covering, the expansion works of the passenger terminal at Venice Airport, the third largest intercontinental hub in Italy, have entered a crucial phase.The... more
AerospaceBoeing names Stephen Parker as CEO of its Defense, Space & Security
He has 37 years of experience in the giant
Boeing today announced Stephen (Steve) Parker as President and Chief Executive Officer of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, effective immediately. He has served as interim leader of the Boeing... more
AirlinesGianfranco Battisti new CEO of Gesap, for the rebirth of Palermo airport
Expert manager with over thirty years of experience will lead the relaunch and privatization of it
Gianfranco Battisti has been identified by the President of the Sicilian Region, Renato Schifani, as the new CEO of Gesap, the company managing Palermo's "Falcone-Borsellino" airport. This decision follows... more
Civil aviationPedro Alves to head SITA Borders
He replaces Jeremy Springall
Sita has announced the appointment of Pedro Alves as Senior Vice President of its Borders business, tasked with leading the next phase of innovation in digital border management. It comes at a time when... more
Civil aviationBaykar completes acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace's business complexes
The Turkish industry has pledged to maintain current employment levels at the Villanova d’Albenga and Genoa sites
The transfer of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation – the two companies under extraordinary administration operating under the Piaggio Aerospace brand – to the Turkish aer... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA (2): passenger growth hits 5% in May
Regional breakdown; international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was... more
AirlinesHelsinki Airport strike (2). Finnish Aviation Union: industrial action in July 2025
Different days of protest, involved also various services
The Finnish Aviation Union's industrial action in July 2025. Confirmed today the flights cancelled scheduled for Wednesday 2 July 2025.The Finnish Aviation Union (Iau) has announced industrial actions... more
AirportsRadar failure in Linate. Italian Enav: operational activities at the Milan control center restored within a few hours
The statements by its CEO Pasqualino Monti
Last night, a malfunction occurred in the radar data transmission system at the Area Control Center (ACC) of Milan, responsible for managing air traffic over north-western Italy. The issue affected the... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: its Director General D'Orsogna at the 63rd Eurocontrol Provisional Council meeting
Numerous topics were discussed among the representatives of the 42 Member States
The Director General of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Alexander D'Orsogna, took part today in Brussels in the 63rd meeting of the Provisional Council of Eurocontrol, the intergovernmental organization... more
ConferencesEuropean Council, 26-27 June 2025 in Brussels
To discuss geoeconomic challenges and developments in Ukraine and the Middle East
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels (June 26 and 27) to discuss geoeconomic challenges and the ongoing developments in Ukraine and the Middle East.European defence and security, migration, preparedness and... more
DefenseNew contract Fincantieri: Italian Navy orders two new multipurpose combat ships
The vessels will replace those earmarked for Indonesia; value of the contract about EUR 700 m
Fincantieri strengthens its strategic role in the Italian Navy's fleet renewal program with a new contract for the construction of two PPA- Multipurpose Combat Ships, set to replace the vessels previously... more
AirportsSwissport expands cargo handling services at Malpensa
And strengthens its presence in Italy
Swissport, a global provider of ground and cargo handling services, is expanding its presence in Italy by launching cargo handling operations at Milan-Malpensa. This strategic step marks a new milestone... more
ConferencesITA Airways alongside the Libyan–Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction
Charter flight to Benghazi to accompany the Italian delegation for the two-day event
ITA Airways is accompanying the Italian delegation participating in the Libyan-Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction, taking place on June 25 and 26 in the city of Benghazi, with a charter flight... more
AirlinesITA Airways enhances benefits harmonization with Lufthansa Group airlines
Effective starting July 1st, 2025
ITA Airways expands services offered to passengers towards harmonization with Lufthansa Group Airlines, and launches mutual Premium Services, effective starting July 1st, 2025. Since the launch in March... more
ConferencesNATO releases updated Defence Production Action Plan, Commercial Space Strategy
And Rapid adoption action plan
At their meeting in February 2025, NATO Defence Ministers approved NATO’s Updated Defence Production Action Plan. They approved NATO’s first Commercial Space Strategy and Rapid Adoption Action Plan at... more
AirportsAircraft and transport and multimodal (2): the proposals of changes approved by the European Parliament
From passengers' right to protection, to assistance for vulnerable travellers, here the official statement
Small hand luggage on board aircraft should be free of charge more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. European Parliament revolutionizes passenger rights regulations
Stop extra fees for carry-on luggage, rapid refunds with increased protections, also for integrated travel solutions
A significant breakthrough for millions of air travellers in Europe: the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has today adopted, by a large majority, a series of proposals aimed at strengthening... more
ConferencesTajani at the NATO summit today and tomorrow in The Hague
Together with President Meloni and Minister Crosetto
The Italian Vice-President of the Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Antonio Tajani, will be in The Hague today and tomorrow to participate in the NATO Heads... more
Aerospace"San Marino Aerospace": event at the beginning of November
Focus on collaborations with Europe, the USA, and North Africa
“San Marino Aerospace” returns, the important international event on the sector hosted by the world’s oldest republic. The second edition will take place on November 4 and 5 at the Kursaal Congress Cente... more
DefenseParis Airshow (4). France and Spain renew commitment to the A-400M aircraft programme
With advanced deliveries and future developments
Airbus and OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) have reached an agreement with the A-400M launch Nations to secure production for the programme for the foreseeable future, improve the cost... more
Civil aviationPresident Meloni met with NATO Secretary General
In preparation for the upcoming Summit - VIDEO
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, at Palazzo Chigi yesterday. The meeting provided an opportunity for an in-depth exchange of views... more
AccidentsAircraft disaster in India (6): Mattarella’s condolences for the victims
The Italian Head of State expressed to President Droupadi Murmu Italy's solidarity
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, sent the following message to the President of the Republic of India, Droupadi Murmu:"With feelings of deep sorrow, I have learned of the news... more
AerospaceGiorgio Zappa, former CEO of Finmeccanica, has passed away
He was 80 years old; funeral tomorrow morning in Rome
Giorgio Zappa, born in Casatenovo, near Lecco (Lombardy Region), on February 5, 1945, passed away yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 80.Graduated in law from the "La Sapienza" University of Rome,... more
AirportsRadar failure at Naples airport (2): chaos persists today as well, how to protect yourself
According to "ItaliaRimborso", 35,000 air passengers have been affected so far: what refunds are available and how to obtain them
The radar failure is an "exceptional circumstance", therefore travellers are not entitled to the standard monetary compensation, but it is possible to claim reimbursement for extra expenses incurred due to the disruption more
Civil aviationUSA. NBAA: investing in air traffic infrastructure is a "national imperative"
President Ed Bolen urges Congress to reform the ATC
It also strongly supports the investment plan for 14,000 air traffic controllers, presented by Transport Secretary Duffy a month ago. more
AirlinesIndia flies towards the future. Modi: aviation engine of growth
Reiterated ambitions in the sector. Infrastructure investments and the purchase of 2,000 new aircraft are planned
The statement of the Prime Minister at the 81st Annual General Assembly of the International Air Transport Association, concluding today in New Delhi more
AirlinesIATA (3): who is Luis Gallego, new chair of its Board
He replaces IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board. His one-year term began at... more
AirlinesLuis Gallego at the helm of IATA: what can be expected?
Leadership and strategic challenges in leading the Global Air Transport Association
Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), was appointed chairman of the board of governors of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) from June 2, 2025. Although his appointment... more