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Civil aviationIntegrated security for the event of Pope Leo XIV: an Italian model
Multidisciplinary strategies and advanced technology
On the occasion of the enthronement of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the Italian Ministry of Defense deployed an extensive inter-force security apparatus to ensure the highest level of safety for the event.... more
Defense“E5” Meeting of Defence Ministers in Rome
The fourth one will take place tomorrow in Palazzo Aeronautica
Rome to host the Fourth “E5” Meeting of Defence Ministers tomorrow, on 16 May 2025.The meeting, which will bring together representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom, wil... more
HelicoptersBell celebrates 6,000th commercial helicopter built at Bell Textron Canada
Historic event marked by the delivery of two Subaru Bell 412EPXs to the Quebec Police
Bell Textron Canada, part of Textron Inc., announced in these days the completion of its 6,000th commercial aircraft at its Commercial Delivery and Assembly Centre in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada. The milestone... more
AccidentsICAO Council vote on flight MH-17 case
A formal decision document will be issued at a future meeting
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) voted last Monday that the Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in the 2014 downing of Malaysia... more
AerospaceTrump lands in Saudi Arabia (2): Riyadh will invest 600 billion dollars
Agreements are pouring in on AI, energy, defense, space, airplanes, airports, technology, healthcare and much more
The largest defense sales deal in history, worth nearly $142 billion, has been signed, providing Riyadh with cutting-edge warfare equipment and services more
AirportsTensions in Tripoli: clashes, but the airport resumes connections by aircraft
Firefights in Libyan capital cause riots and flight redirection
The escalation of violence was triggered by increasingly insistent rumours regarding the alleged death of Abdelghani al Kikli "Ghnewa", a powerful SSA chief more
Civil aviationBosnia-Herzegovina: Eufor plane overflights over Banja Luka raise tensions
Also spotted at the presidential residence on the day of the Bosnian Serb Army celebrations
Aircraft of the European military mission spotted repeatedly over the capital of Republika Srpska and the residence of President Dodik, on the day of the Bosnian Serb Army celebrations more
AirlinesIAG: 1Q results 2025, strong start to 2025
Outlook unchanged; adverse impact of the closure of Heathrow last March
IAG (International Airlines Group) unveils Q1 results 2025: strong start to 2025. Outlook unchangedHighlights: • Revenue growth of 9.6%, reflecting the strength of our business • Operating profit befor... more
Civil aviationELT Group at "Imdex 2025" (May-6-8 in Singapore)
It will showcase its solutions for protecting naval and maritime assets
ELT Group will attend the 2025 edition of "IMDEX" Exhibition, naval and maritime defence event that will take place at Changi Exhibition Centre, in Singapore, between 6th and 8th May.On its booth (N26)... more
AirlinesKLM grounds seven B-787 aircraft following technical problem
Preventive maintenance interventions to ensure safety and reliability of intercontinental flights
The Dutch airline KLM has decided to temporarily ground seven of its B-787 aircraft, adjusting the schedule of some long-haul flights. In particular, two recent connections were cancelled, with destinations... more
DefenseMattarella convenes the Italian Supreme Defense Council
Set for next Thursday in the afternoon
The Italian President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, has convened the Supreme Council of Defense, at the Quirinale Palace, for next Thursday, on May 8, 2025 at 5 pm.The agenda includes assessments... more
AerospaceTel Aviv: regular flights to "Ben Gurion" Airport after Houthi airstrike
No damage from the ballistic missile explosion, other than the temporary traffic block - VIDEO
Tel Aviv's "Ben-Gurion" Airport in Israel has resumed regular operations after being hit on Sunday, May 4, by a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi rebel group from Yemen, an ally of Iran. The attack... 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
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
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
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
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
CargoIATA: air cargo key to supply chain resilience
Focus on safety/security, digitalization and sustainability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the vital role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience and called on governments and industry to remain focused on delivering... more
Civil aviationE-190E2 and E-195E2 aircraft granted Type Certification in Mongolia
After those ones received by five other authorities
The Embraer E-190E2 and E-195E2 aircraft have been awarded type acceptance certificates by the Mongolia Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA). This milestone paves the way for the introduction of the advanced... more
Civil aviationFriedrichshafen Special: new Integral R aerobatic trainer aircraft presented
It arrives in Italy and joins the Urbe Aero fleet in July - VIDEO
The Aura Aero Integral R is a modern two-seater for the most demanding pilots, designed for advanced training and aerobatic flight. Presented to the international public during "Aero Friedrichshafen 2025",... more
Airports"Aero 2025" event (3): large presence of tourist, training and private transport aircraft
Wide range of general aviation aircraft making their debut at an airshow
The heart of the "Aero" remains traditional general aviation, represented by a wide range of aircraft for tourism, training and private transport. The 2025 edition offered an unprecedented cross-section... more
Airports"Aero 2025" airshow (2): rotary wing on display with leading role
As well as cutting-edge avionics and the UAS universe are also protagonists
Helicopters on displayHelicopters also played a leading role at the fair, thanks to an entire dedicated area and the involvement of the major manufacturers in the sector. In the “Heli-Hangar” set up in... more
Airports"Aero 2025" airshow: sustainable flight technologies look to the future
Over 130 dedicated exhibitors, included in the special “Sustainable Aviation Trail” space
AVIONEWS attended the 2025 edition of "Aero Friedrichshafen", the international reference show for general aviation, held from 9 to 12 April in the German city on the shores of Lake Constance. The event... more
AccidentsBell 206 helicopter crashed in Hudson: NTSB updates on investigation status
It had no flight recorders and none of the avionics systems recorded any useful information -VIDEO
NTSB, National Transportation Safety Board, the independent investigative agency of the American government, has updated on the status of the investigations relating to the tragic accident that occurred... more
Civil aviationBipartisan US Congressional pressure on FAA to clear Notam system blackouts
Six call for answers on recent disruptions and system upgrades crucial to air safety
A group of six influential members of the United States Congress are pushing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to urgently provide comprehensive details about recent and troubling disruptions to... more
IndustryA-330 MRTT airplane for the Spanish Air and Space Force enters into service
The first of three aircraft acquired by the Ministry of Defence in November 2021
The first A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) for the Spanish Air and Space Force has entered into service with the 45th Wing. This is the first of three multi-mission tanker and transport aircraft... more
AirlinesSmoke in cabin forces PAL plane en route to Manila-Los Angeles to divert to Tokyo
Investigations underway. Manila Government also seeks clarification on alleged failure to assist passengers
A B-777/300ER aircraft, registration RP-C7782, of Philippine Airlines (PAL), operating flight PR 102 from Manila to Los Angeles with 369 people on board, had to make an emergency landing at Tokyo-Haneda... more
Civil aviationMeeting Tajani-Lammy (UK) and participation in the round table
As part of the State visit of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom
As part of the State Visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International... more
DefenseNATO: Rutte concerned about China's military maneuvers near Taiwan
And from Tokyo he raises the alarm: "Beijing supports Moscow and rapidly militarizes the region"
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed grave concern over China's growing buildup of weapons and intense military exercises near Taiwan (see also AVIONEWS). Speaking to reporters at the end of... more
DefenseThaad anti-missile battery delivered to Israel
It is the second one provided by the United States
The second Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) anti-missile battery was delivered to Israel by the United States last April 5. It was deployed at Nevatim Air Base in Southern Israel after being... more
Civil aviationIATA’s contactless travel directory eases airline access to biometric services
Key features are three
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel solutions. The Directory will power a... more
AirportsBritish Royals visit Rome; arrive in Ciampino in the afternoon
Institutional meetings with Mattarella and Meloni; session at the Chamber
King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to land at Rome-Ciampino Airport this afternoon for a few days' visit to Italy to mark their 20th wedding anniversary.At the moment it seems that the program has... more
AirportsACI: airports save one million tonnes of CO2
Under ACA program, period May 2023-2024
Airports Council International (ACI) has today released the annual results on carbon performance and participation trends for its global carbon management standard for airports, Airport Carbon Accreditation.The... more
AerospaceTAS: contract to extend EGNOS service life
For a value of EUR 51 million
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a new contract worth €51 million with the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) to extend t... more
DefenseItaly and Japan: open dialogues for the maritime surveillance in the Mediterranean
After the GCAP, it’s possible an exchange operation of Italian M-346 aircraft with Japanese Kawasaki P-1 airplanes in Rome
Italy, for strengthen its capabilities to counter the submarine threat in the Mediterranean Sea, are seriously thinking the acquisition of the maritime patrol aircraft Kawasaki P-1 made in Japan. An eventuality... more
DefenseSpy alert in the skies of Lake Maggiore
Repeated overflights of a drone aircraft, probably Russian, over the EU research centre in Ispra
A drone aircraft of suspected Russian manufacture repeatedly flew over the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, on Lake Maggiore, causing concern and alarm among security authorities.... more
AirportsEarthquake in Myanmar and Thailand (2): relief in action, airlift for aid
Casualties on the rise; helicopters and planes to reach remote areas and transport the wounded - VIDEO
Yangon Airport, Myanmar, partially reopened for cargo planes carrying tents, blankets, food, drinking water and medical supplies more
AirportsEarthquake devastates Myanmar and Thailand: airports closed, mobility in crisis
Commercial air routes interrupted. Urgent appeal for humanitarian aid/ 2 VIDEOS
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 has shaken Myanmar and Thailand, causing severe damage and paralyzing key infrastructure. The epicenter of the quake was located in Myanmar, but the repercussions were... more
AerospaceTAS: signed contract with ESA to develop digital twin component
For sustainable and resilient agriculture
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the SaveCrops4EU project. Part of ESA's Digital... more
AccidentsBoeing trial for alleged 737 Max fraud: hearing set for June
Airplane model involved in two tragic accidents: 346 victims. The stakes are more than high...
The American justice system is preparing to shed light on one of the thorniest chapters of recent civil aviation. The United States District Judge Reed O'Connor has set the hearing for June 23 in which... more
Civil aviationGE Aerospace to invest EUR 78 million in European manufacturing in 2025
Investment will support engine quality and delivery for customers
GE Aerospace announced today plans to invest more than € 78 million in its manufacturing sites across Europe during 2025.This strategic investment aims to increase overall capacity, expand key facilities, a... more
Civil aviationPacific will advance research on contrail mitigation and non-CO2 impacts
Project launched by Airbus to lead a consortium of ten partners from four European countries
Airbus, within a consortium of 10 partners from four European countries, has launched PACIFIC, a project to study the impact of aviation's non-CO2 emissions on Local Air Quality and Climate with a focus... more
AerospaceProject for Lunar Orbiting Satellite System alongside Telespazio
It creates Europe’s first lunar orbiting satellite network
Viasat, a global reference in satellite communications, joined the European Space Agency’s Moonlight project (“Moonlight”), alongside program lead Telespazio.Moonlight is the European Space Agency's (ESA)... more
Fair and showsLeonardo partner of the "Milan-Cortina 2026" Winter Olympic Games
For technologies and solutions for radio communications and event control rooms
The sporting event will follow a decentralized model, involving a vast territory for the first time: 22,000 km2, two regions (Lombardy and Veneto), two autonomous provinces (Trento and Bolzano), and two cities (Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo) more
Civil aviationAirbus Summit (3). Advances key technologies for next-generation single-aisle aircraft
Presentati in occasione dell'evento di due giorni (24 e 25 marzo)
During the 2025 Airbus Summit (March 24-25), the industry provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation in the decades to come. The Company outlined potential technology... more
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