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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
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
CargoAirplanes: Hong Kong tightens restrictions on transport of lithium-ion devices
The decision was taken after yet another fire on board, probably started by a power bank
Following a recent incident that saw an Airbus A-320 plane forced to make an emergency landing in China due to a fire on board, allegedly started by a lithium-ion battery, Hong Kong's civil aviation regulator... more
IndustryUSAF awards Boeing development of world's first sixth-generation aircraft
Entrusted to the Seattle giant the design, construction and delivery of the F-47
The Department of the Air Force announced the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform, marking a major milestone in the... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport fire (4): it resumes flights
Partial reopening tonight with priority given to repatriation and relocation of aircraft
After the temporary closure due to a fire that broke out in the electrical substation with consequent power outage (see AVIONEWS 1, 2 and 3), London-Heathrow airport has announced the partial resumption... 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
AirportsFire at London-Heathrow Airport: cancelled 1350 air links
Black-out in the entire area. Effects on international transport by airplane
The London-Heathrow Airport announces on its website that "Heathrow closure - Friday 21 Mar 2025Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power... more
AirportsSkyguide to temporarily reduce capacity at Zurich Airport
From 20 March onwards for an estimated period of four weeks
Skyguide, the Swiss air navigation service provider, will reduce arrival capacities at Zurich Airport from 20 March 2025 onwards, for an estimated period of four weeks. This is due to the biggest change... more
AirlinesIATA: aviation security leaders call for digital identity
For a rapid adoption of these technologies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency.Leading government and industry... 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