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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
AccidentsIran: IRGC ground forces gyroplane crashes, 2 dead
Near Sirkan, south-eastern border: General Hamid Mazandarani and a military pilot killed
According to a post on "Telegram" and some Iranian press outlets (and apparently also the state TV): Brigadier General Hamid Mazandarani, commander of the Nineveh Brigade of the Golestan province (north-east... more
Civil aviationELT Group at "Euronaval 2024" (November 4-7)
The company showcases its electronic warfare capabilities for naval applications
ELT Group takes part in the 29th edition of "Euronaval", Europe’s most important showcase for the naval community that takes place in Paris Nord, Villepinte between 4th and 7th November.With more than 7... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy All Saints' Day to everyone
The agency will reopen regularly on Monday November 4
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow, on November 1st, on the occasion of the All Saints holiday.The news will be published regularly on Monday... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand reaches September all time high
Regional breakdown for international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), w... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines faces Chapter 11: over 300 pilots forced to leave
120 captains demoted to first officers, 23 A-320s sold, A-319s retired
Spirit Airlines, a low-cost carrier based in Florida, has announced that it will introduce staff reduction measures that will include the forced furlough of about 330 pilots starting January 31, 2025.... more
AirlinesAirplanes and transport. IATA: growth for cargo in September
Positive trade lane results
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (C... more
Civil aviationAirbus and OCCAR sign A-400M aircraft contractual framework update
The two contracts are GSS3 and Block Upgrade 0
Airbus has signed two strategic contracts with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), an international organisation based in Bonn, Germany, which manages the A-400M programme on behalf... more
Civil aviationAirbus proposes to renew CEO mandate
And it announces Commercial Aircraft leadership transition
The Board of Directors of Airbus SE will propose to the shareholders at the 2025 Annual General Meeting the renewal of Guillaume Faury as Executive member of the Board and Airbus Chief Executive Officer.The... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 9m 2024 results
497 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2024 results.The highlights are:497 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 44.5 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.8 billionEBIT (reported) € 2.7 billion; EPS (reported) € 2.29... more
AirportsPalermo Airport: traffic data for October
Positive performances also concern flights
In October, Palermo's "Falcone-Borsellino" International Airport recorded another record: 850 thousand travellers in transit, +8.53% compared to 2023 (783,290) and +23.23% if compared to the same month... more
AirlinesFinnair: first refurbished Embraer aircraft ready
Objective: complete upgrade of 12 airplanes by 2026
Finnair, the airline of Finland, has started the cabin renovation of its Embraer fleet to improve passenger comfort even on the shortest routes. The first aircraft with the renovated cabin is ready, and... more
AirportsElections: US blocks Russian journalists at airport: Moscow protests
Mutual accusations of limiting freedom of speech are flying, but only yesterday Russia condemned Italian reporters
According to international reports, several journalists from the pro-government Russian daily "Izvestia" were detained at the airport upon their arrival in the United States, where they were assigned to... more
AirlinesRiyadh Air places order for 60 A-321neo aircraft
Signed at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) - DATA SHEET
Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has placed a firm order for 60 A-321neo Family aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh,... more
AirlinesGenoa Airport 2023 budget: reduced losses and new perspectives
Planned expansion of the passenger terminal in 2025
The board of directors of Aeroporto di Genova SpA, 60% controlled by the Western Ligurian Sea Port System Authority and 40% by the Genoa Chamber of Commerce, has recently approved the 2023 financial statements.... more
AerospaceChina's 14th space mission launched: Tiangong station docking successful
The Country begins new phase of space research: crew with female astronaut on board -2 VIDEOS
China took today another significant step in its ambitious space program with the launch of the Shenzhou-19 mission. The spacecraft, carried into orbit by the Long March-2F carrier rocket, took off at... more
AerospaceItalian ASI relaunches innovation in Gnss radio navigation systems
The Space Agency's program is divided into five contracts
Over the last five months of 2024, the Italian Space Agency (ASI) has signed five research and development contracts that will allow the creation of national systems and infrastructures of great technical... more
DefenseBelgium to acquire MBDA SAMP/T NG medium-range system? Let's talk about it...
Towards a new era in Belgian air defense, contract perhaps within the year
There are strong rumors in the global media about a possible imminent decision by Belgium regarding its air defense. It seems that the country is oriented towards adopting the SAMP/T system, a flagship... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: agreement to tackle aviation's toughest sustainability challenges
The partnership aims to equip airlines with the tools they need to meet them
The aviation industry remains at a critical crossroads as it works to reduce its carbon footprint and meet global sustainability targets, all while navigating increasing regulatory pressure. Responsible... more
AirlinesFirst A-321XLR aircraft delivered to Iberia
Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first A-321XLR airplane, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. The plane, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will b... more
AerospaceAvio USA and Acmi Properties to design a new solid rocket motor production facility
To support the rapid increase in demand in the defense and aerospace industries
The subsidiary of Avio SpA is evaluating locations for its first state of the art facility in the USA more
AirlinesBologna Airport: new air link to Chisinau, Moldova takes off
Operated by Bees Airlines Romania, it will have a bi-weekly frequency
The new flight Bologna-Chisinau by Bees Airlines Romania started yesterday evening. The new flight to the capital of Moldova will have two weekly frequencies, on Mondays and Fridays, departing from Bologna... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signed MoU with Panafsat for satellite telecommunications system
The agrement will strengthen the Pan-African strategic partnership between France and Morocco
The system will deliver very-high-throughput services (VHTS) to 26 African countries, 23 of them in French-speaking Africa. Macron, in a State visit in Morocco, will meet the King Mohammed VI more
DefenseRomania drafts law against drone intrusion into its airspace
Defensive measures for breaches that constitute a threat, including from conventional aircraft
Romania's Ministry of Defense has put forward a legislative proposal to allow the country's armed forces to intercept and neutralize, where necessary, drones that violate its airspace. A measure that reflects... more
AirlinesAirplanes and sustainability: Southwest reduces single use plastics on board
Cups and stir sticks in wood and bamboo: reduced annual plastics by more than 1.5 million pounds
Southwest Airlines introduced a new bamboo cup for inflight cold beverages and a wood stir sticks. Both the new cup and stir stick are part of the carrier’s ongoing work toward its goal to eliminate, w... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group reports an operating profit of 1.3 billion euros for the 3Q
Following a strong Summer travel season
Lufthansa Group reports an operating profit of 1.3 billion euros for the third quarter following a strong Summer travel season. The highlights are: Strongest revenue quarter in the company's history, w... more
AirlinesPresident Meloni attends Italy-Libya Business Forum in Tripoli
The first one to be held in the Northern Africa Country for over ten years -VIDEO
She announced that ITA Airways would be resuming direct flights to Libya in January next year, testifying to the gradual and steady strengthening of cooperation between the two Nations more
AirlinesAircraft and transport connectivity: Emirates signed MoU with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet
More travel choices between Dubai and its Vietnamese gateways Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
Emirates has signed two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet, aimed at strengthening connectivity and offering more travel choices between Dubai and its Vietnamese gateways... more
Civil aviationIata, Icao and Aci Symposium on disability, barriers and more accessible civil aviation
Theme: "Inclusive, globally accessible air transport for persons with disabilities and reduced mobility"
A cohesive global framework is needed. The WHO estimates that over 1.3 billion individuals live with some form of disability, representing approximately 16% of the world's population more
Civil aviationMinister Antonio Tajani’s telephone conversation with Mark Rutte (NATO)
First contact with the new Secretary General
The Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had yesterday in the afternoon a first telephone conversation with the new Secretary General... more
Civil aviationBoeing launches major equity issue in response to financial crisis
Equal to a value of 19 billion dollars
Boeing has announced a massive equity offering of $19 billion, its largest since 2020, to ease financial strains exacerbated by a seven-week strike by its 33,000 workers, which has cost the company $1... more
AirlinesLATAM orders 10 B-787 Dreamliner airplanes to grow widebody fleet
Agreement includes options for five more aircraft
Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group announced yesterday the purchase of 10 B-787 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes. As the region's largest 787 operator, this latest order for fuel-efficient... more
AirlinesQatar Airways signs agreement with Thales
To equip A-321NX aircraft fleet with FlytEDGE IFE system
Qatar Airways and Thales have signed an agreement to equip its new A-321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, industry’s Crystal Cabin Inflight Entertainment (IFE) system. The carrier, is the first one to announce t... more
AirlinesIberia restores Madrid-Tokyo flight link
Interrupted in 2020, it will be operated on A-350 plane and in the 1st year will generate € 100 million to the GDP of the two countries
Iberia reinstated yesterday the direct flight between Madrid-Barajas and Tokyo-Narita, marking the resumption of a route interrupted in 2020 following the global health emergency linked to the pandemic.... more
AirlinesQantas bids farewell to Boeing 717 airplane: Sydney-Canberra flight to be finalised on Saturday
After 15,000 connections and 17,000 flight hours, it gives way to the Airbus A-220s
The announcement is dry and concise, which appeared yesterday morning on the social media, Qantas account: "Goodbye to the Boeing 717. Yesterday was the last commercial connection for the 717 operated... more
IndustryAirbus and Tata will assembly the C-295 tactical transport airplane in India
Inaugurated FAL that will produce 40 on 56 units for the IAF -PHOTO
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus inaugurated the Final Assembly Line (FAL) complex for the C-295 aircraft in Vadodara, Gujarat in India. The two industries are partnering for the pioneering... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Winter season 2024-2025 presentation
The Italian carrier to be in London for event in November
ITA Airways will attend the "World Travel Market Europe 2024", a leading international leisure travel event, held in London from November 5th to 7th at the ExCel exhibition centre. Now in its 45th edition,... more
AirlinesAeroitalia reports traffic growth of 110% in the 3Q
And it announces 12 new routes for Winter season
Aeroitalia, the fastest growing Italian airline, reports that it transported 800,000 passengers in the third quarter of 2024, recording an increase in its passenger traffic of 110% compared to the previous... more
Airlines2024: a Summer of challenges for European carriers
Due to high costs and complex operations, impact on companies of €3.5 billion
During 2024, the air transport sector in Europe faced unprecedented challenges, exacerbated by a strong growth in air traffic and a travel demand at its highest level since the pandemic. According to a... more
AirlinesAir Ambulances in Australia: Helicorp buys Pel-Air, from Rex Group
Transaction worth over $47 million, pending approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board
Rex Group has announced to investors that it has entered into an agreement to sell its air ambulance business, Pel-Air, to Helicorp Pty Ltd. The agreed transaction amount is approximately $47.1 million... more
Civil aviationMeloni-Metsola meeting in Palazzo Chigi
The EP President today at the Chamber for event and to the Pope - VIDEO
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met yesterday with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, at Palazzo Chigi.Their discussion focused on the main issues on... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers. End of an era: the last flight of Czech Airlines
Farewell to the sky of one of the most historic ones
October 26 will mark the end of the epic of Czech Airlines (Čsa), which will make its last flight from Paris to Prague, closing an important chapter in the history of aviation that lasted over a century.... more
AirportsViolence in Haiti: armed gang attacks UN Helicopter
Emergency landing at Port-au-Prince airport. 18 on board unharmed
An armed gang in Haiti opened fire yesterday afternoon local time and hit a United Nations helicopter, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing in the capital Port-au-Prince. American and local media... more
DefenseCzech Republic orders two C-390 "Millennium" multimission aircraft
The fourth NATO member to acquire this model. In the contract, industrial compensation
Today, the Czech Ministry of Defense (MoD) signed a contract for the acquisition of two Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft. These two NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) standard... more
AccidentsNigerian Sikorsky S-76C+ Helicopter disappears in Atlantic waters
8 on board: only 3 bodies emerged. Low-flying planes search for any survivors
Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festo Keyamo, has informed through a statement signed by the minister's press and public relations officer, Odutayo Oluseyi, that yesterday a Sikorsky... more
IndustryTürkiye: PKK claims attack on Tusas site. Second night of airstrikes from Ankara
The assault, an "act of sacrifice carried out by a team of the 'Immortal Battalion'"
As expected, it was the PKK. The Kurdistan Workers' Party claimed responsibility for the October 23 attack on the headquarters of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (Tusas, Turkish Aerospace Industries,... more
AirportsEmergency evacuation at Sarajevo airport due to bomb scare
Security measures strengthened; flights suspended and investigation underway
Sarajevo International Airport was immediately evacuated today following a bomb scare. Its authorities received a threat that led to the temporary suspension of all incoming and outgoing flights; some... more
Finance and economySafran reports its 3Q2024 and 9m results
Aircraft interiors continued its sales expansion
Safran reports its third quarter 2024 revenueAdjusted dataQ3 2024 revenue: €6,639 million (+14.0%)9m 2024 revenue: €19,686 million (+17.4%)Consolidated dataQ3 2024 revenue: €6,682 million9m 2024 reven... more
IndustryKorea Future Mobility Expo: Kai reveals E2X AAV demonstrator model
It will redefine civil air mobility; it will change the paradigm of transport on the battlefields of the future - GALLERY
The first demonstrator and flight tests in 2028. Commercialization in 2031, and the ambitious goal of selling 23,000 units by 2050 more
ConferencesFiep (2). The Carabinieri Corps relinquishes its presidency to the French National Gendarmerie
Annual Summit of the Association opened yesterday morning at Villa Madama in Rome
The annual Summit of the International Association of Gendarmeries and Police Forces with Military Status (FIEP) opened yesterday morning at Villa Madama in Rome, at the end of which the Carabinieri Corps,... more