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AirlinesRwandAir and Euroairlines Group sign a strategic agreement
For worldwide distribution of their routes
The African airline RwandAir has signed an agreement with Euroairlines Group to improve the distribution of its more than 30 domestic and international routes. The Rwandan company, based in Kigali, offers... more
Civil aviation"Bahrain Airshow 2024" opens with aircraft debut
The seventh edition, which started yesterday, continues until tomorrow
The seventh edition of the "Bahrain International Airshow" ("Bias) 2024 (November 13-15) opened yesterday morning at Sakhir Air Base. Over 125 different types of aircraft will be on display during the... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in October 2024
5.7 million passengers at Frankfurt Airport
In October 2024, approximately 5.7 million passengers traveled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), up slightly (by 0.3 percent) from the corresponding month of 2023. During the fall school holidays in the German... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines aims to order 50 narrow-body airliners by 2025: RFP already issued
The Request for Proposal is open to all, says CEO Le Hong Ha. Boeing has "already had a great proposal"
Vietnam Airlines has announced issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to purchase 50 narrow-body airplanes in 2025. Although the company expressed interest in Boeing’s 737 Max last year and struck a preliminary d... more
AirlinesAeroitalia to expand its international network from Rome
Adding a city in Czechia in early Spring of 2025
Aeroitalia, the fastest growing Italian airline, has opened the sales today for a new twice weekly frequency service (every Thursday and Sunday) between Rome-Fiumicino and the city of Brno, Czech Republic.Operations... more
AirlinesBoeing maxi-order: 40+40 B-737/8 aircraft from Avia Solutions Group
Supplier Acmi pushes for greater wet leasing to reorient industry paradigm
Boeing and Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) supplier, announced in these hours the first direct order with the industry for 40 B-737/8 airplanes, w... more
CargoBoeing: air cargo traffic to double by 2043
Global freighter fleet to grow to 3,900 airplanes over the next 20 years
With a strong air cargo market exceeding pre-pandemic levels, Boeing [NYSE: BA] forecasts continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4% per year through 2043. These... more
Civil aviationThe Italian President CoM Meloni at COP29 in Baku
In her speech this morning relaunches the nuclear: "it can change the card on the table" -VIDEO
The Italian President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, delivered a speech this morning at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), in Baku,... more
AerospaceSpaceX prepares for the sixth Starship flight test, scheduled for Tuesday 19th
The super-heavy reusable launch vehicle, currently under development
SpaceX is preparing for the 6th flight test of Starship, the reusable super heavy launch vehicle currently in development, scheduled for next Tuesday the 19th. The 30-minute launch window will open at... more
AerospaceKoreasat 6A communications satellite launched
By a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, Florida
The Koreasat 6A communications satellite was successfully launched yesterday by a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.Ordered in 2022 by KT SAT Corporation Ltd. (KT SAT), South Korea’s national s... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa. Italian Mef sends corrections to Brussels
No changes to the economic conditions already agreed upon
Now the final approval of the European Commission to proceed with the closing of the operation more
AirlinesNegotiations between Lufthansa and ITA Airways are progressing
Potential deal between two airlines nears completion
Significant steps are being taken towards closing an agreement between the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Lufthansa for the German aviation giant's potential investment in ITA Airways.... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: Ana Holdings, first half results April 1-September 30
Operating revenue at approximately €6.6 billion. Financial forecasts revised
Ana Holdings (“Ana Hd”) has announced its results for the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25 (April 1-September 30, 2024), which show operating revenue of 1,099.5 billion yen (approximately €6.6 billi... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers: flydubai and Batik Air announce strategic interline agreement
Seamless connectivity between the UAE, Malaysia and beyond
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and Batik Air Malaysia have announced in these hours an interline agreement that will offer flydubai passengers access to more than 40 destinations across Batik Air’s n... more
AirportsMajor works at Singapore-Changi Airport: USD 2.2 billion on the table
Work spread over six years while waiting for Terminal 5 in the mid-30s. Increases coming
Work is underway soon at Changi Airport, Singapore's main airport, the world's thirteenth busiest in passenger traffic, and one of the most important in Southeast Asia. Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced... 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
IndustrySweden selects the C-390 Millennium aircraft
NATO's interoperable multi-mission model will modernise its tactical transport fleet
The Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the C-390 Millennium as Sweden’s new tactical transport aircraft. This strategic decision from another North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) m... more
AirlinesEgyptAir in legal trouble over tea
Passenger burns during turbulence, files lawsuit, demands millions in damages
A US citizen has filed a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages from EgyptAir, claiming that she suffered burns caused by spilling boiling hot tea while on an international flight. The incident occurred... more
Civil aviationAirbus appoints Valerio Moro as Head of Italy from December
He will be able to count on the support of Serafino D'Angelantonio Head of Public Affairs
Airbus has appointed Valerio Moro as Head of Industry in Italy, effective December 1st, 2024, as part of its strategy to strengthen the company and support its growth in Italy.He brings ten years of experience... more
AerospaceLeonardo Board of Directors approves 9M 2024 results
Statements by CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2024 first nine months results.“The economic-financial performance o... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm 3Q2024 results
Drop recorded due to lower tourist influx for Paris Olympics
The Air France-KLM Group has recorded a 13% annual decline in net profit, closing the third quarter of 2024 with 824 million euros. The Franco-Dutch company attributes this decline to the lower influx... more
AirlinesWizz Air faces financial challenges in 1H2025
Profits fall despite revenue and passenger growth
In the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, Wizz Air showed a mixed financial performance, characterized by a decrease in profits and modest growth in revenues and passenger numbers. Financial details reveal... more
DefenseIsrael boosts fleet with new Boeing F-15IA aircraft
A strategic investment for supremacy in the Middle East
The Israeli Defense Ministry has confirmed the conclusion of a contract with Boeing for the acquisition of 25 latest-generation F-15 fighter jets, with significant financial support from the United States.... more
AirlinesEmirates Group: positive half-year results in the airline sector
Budget growth despite global challenges
Emirates Group closed the first half of its fiscal year with a net profit of $2.8 billion, marking a slight increase of 1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Revenue reached $19.3... more
DefenseAustralian RAAF deploys P-8A Poseidon aircraft to support sanctions against North Korea
The country's contribution to international efforts continues with the maritime patrol boat within the framework of Argos
Australia continues to contribute to multinational efforts to enforce United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions against North Korea, with a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime... more
HelicoptersNew order for H-125 helicopters: 10 aircraft will fly on the North-European skies
The order made by Østnes Helicopters, official distributor AH in the Nordic Countries
Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor of Airbus Helicopters (AH) in the Nordics, announced a contract for ten H-125s at this year’s "European Rotors". They will join a fleet of more th... more
AirlinesCJ EU: General Court dismsisses an action brought by Wizz Air to aid (2 millions) by Romania to airline Tarom
In order to provide compensation for the damage suffered owing to the COVID-19 pandemic
On 3 February 2022, Romania notified the Commission of individual aid of almost € 2 million, in the form of a capital injection, for the Romanian airline TAROM. The aid was financed from the general b... more
Civil aviationJapan: Toyota and Joby complete first eVtol air taxi flight
The electric aircraft is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph
Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation, a company developing EVtol air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the completion of Joby’s first international exhibition flight which took p... more
Civil aviationPlanes and airlines: Tap restores flights to Manaus
Portuguese carrier reconnects Europe with Amazon on A-321neo
TAP Air Portugal resumed flights to Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian State of Amazonas, on Monday. Flight TP51, which left Lisbon at 10:35 am, arrived at Manaus' Eduardo Gomes International Airport... more
Military aviationAircraft and Air Shows. Chinese J-35A Stealth Plane expected at Zuhai 2024: but will it be there?
Rumors are chasing each other about the debut at the event (November 12-17), but without official confirmation
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) led the way yesterday, sharing a photo on social media and at a press conference showing the vertical tail plane of an airplane, marked with the number 75, while... more
Civil aviationConfconsumatori on high flight prices: Sicily announces new refunds for residents
Request accepted, but critical issues remain regarding timing and methods
While the high cost of flights shows no signs of stopping, the news that the Sicily Region will increase the percentage of reimbursement for resident citizens can only be welcomed positively, also and... more
Civil aviationGlobal Medical Response orders 28 helicopters in fleet expansion
Different models H-125, H-130, H-135 and H-145
Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 helicopters, including six H-125s, five H-130s, 14 H-135s and three H-145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order o... more
AccidentsUSA, Honda HA-420 business jet crashes in California: 5 victims
After aborting takeoff, the plane crashed through the fence and into a passing car
HA-420 HondaJet N57HP more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa negotiations break down: crisis looming
Negotiation impasse jeopardises future of partnership
Since yesterday, discussions on the ITA-Lufthansa agreement seem to have reached a critical point. Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italian Minister of Economy and Finance, is carefully monitoring the details of... more
AirlinesTrapani-Birgi. Positive results for the "Vincenzo Florio" airport
The planned investments and the focus is on Summer 2025
For the second consecutive year, the "Vincenzo Florio" airport of Trapani-Birgi exceeds one million passengers. The goal, foreseen by the industrial plan, was reached yesterday evening, with the flight... more
AirlinesAssovolo: some clarifications about the Lufthansa-ITA Airways acquisition
The press release issued by the Italian Air Transport Federation
Assovolo Trasporto aereo on the Lufthansa-ITA Airways acquisition has made some clarifications in a press release: "The ITA Airways affair is far from sailing in clear skies: the news of the day is that... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines takes delivery of Africa’s first A-350/1000 airplane
The carrier operates a fleet of 21 aircraft of the Family
Ethiopia’s national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines (EA), has taken delivery of its first of four A-350/1000 from the industry in Toulouse, France. The first of i... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (4): the German air company could skip the decisive meeting at 6pm
After last night's misunderstandings, new requests from the Italian MEF would put the agreement at risk
According to latest rumors, new tensions are emerging in the negotiations between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Lufthansa to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways. It seems that the MEF has... more
Fair and showsThe Netherlands orders 12 H-225M helicopters
The agreement was signed during the "Euronaval"
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for 12 H-225Ms. The contract also includes an initial batch of support and services. The agreement was signed by Vice-Admiral... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (3). Italian Uiltrasporti: "Mef must immediately summon social partners"
"We will not accept an uncertain future for company workers"
"It is already a serious matter to have learned from press sources that the Ministry of Economy and Finance did not sign the document to be sent to DG Competition that should have marked Lufthansa's entry... more
Civil aviationBoeing: strike by workers belonging to the powerful IAM union is over
After almost two months: 33 thousand workers involved, losses of over 10 billion for Boeing and related industries
The IAM itself, the powerful International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, has been announcing it in these hours. For almost two months in the States of Washington, Oregon and California,... 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
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa wedding blocked at night: a question of money
This afternoon, a summit between the two carriers and the Italian MEF will take place for the final decision
The bomb exploded during the night between November 4 and 5, according to what the "Corriere della sera" has written in these hours: the crux of the dispute that risks blowing up the marriage between ITA... more
HelicoptersAirbus signs contract to provide 19 H-135 helicopters to Canada
And a support and services package
Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint-venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 H-135 helicopters... more
Defense"Euronaval": agreement signed for second call for European Defence Fund
Relating to the Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette
On the occasion of the "Euronaval" show (4-7 November) in Paris and following the selection by the European Commission, in May 2024, of the proposal submitted on 22 November 2023 by the Consortium of Industries,... more
AerospaceShenzhou-18 crew returns to Earth after six months in orbit
A perfect landing marks the completion of the mission
Astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu have returned to China after completing a six-month mission on the space station, the China Space Agency (CMSA) confirmed it. The Shenzhou-18 space capsule... more
AirlinesImpact of Boeing delays on Ryanair and the airline industry
Financial performance declined in the second quarter
Ryanair's financial performance declined in the second quarter, with net profit falling 6% to € 1.4 billion. The decline was mainly due to delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries, which negatively impacted b... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines invests in $800 million upgrade
To raise the standards of luxury on board aircraft
Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently announced an investment of over $800 million to upgrade the cabins of 41 A-350/900 aircraft, including long-range and Ultra-Long-Range (ULR) versions, in response to growing... more
AirlinesAir traveller trends and preferences in 2024
According to a recent global survey conducted by IATA
The recent Iata (International Air Transport Association) Global Air Passenger Survey for 2024 highlights how travellers are increasingly relying on convenience and efficiency in their travel choices.... more
DefenseAzerbaijan equips its new Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Block III aircraft with Turkish weapons
Gokdogan (Bvraam) and Bozdogan (Wvraam) air-to-air missiles arriving -2 VIDEO
Azerbaijan’s Air Force is reportedly stepping up its warfighting capabilities by integrating advanced Turkish-made missiles onto its new JF-17 Block III fighter jets. The weapons in question include t... more