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Civil aviationRussia could test nuclear missile
According to satellite images detecting military activity at a base in the Arctic
Russia would be ready to carry out tests with missiles equipped with nuclear warheads. It was revealed by some satellite images, analyzed by the specialized company Sentinel Hub, recently published by... more
AirlinesIran: expanding air graveyard
Government: "National companies have to make the country a technological hub of the Middle East"
Tehran's aircraft cemetery is making it big. Last year a satellite photo taken at the international airport of the Iranian capital showed the world at least 20 planes of various sizes abandoned in an area... more
DefenseAirplanes and helicopters. The "Nato Tiger Meet" exercise in Gioia del Colle (October 2-13)
It returns to Italy 35 years after the last time
The 2023 edition of the "NATO Tiger Meet" from October 2nd to 13th at the Italian Air Force's Gioia del Colle (Bari) military airport. This is one of the most important and articulated international exercises,... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: who owns precious slots?
At the top of the list are the UK and European flag carriers
London-Heathrow Airport in the UK is one of the busiest in the world with around 61.6 million passengers per year. In 2022 it even ranked eighth in the ranking of the most popular ones globally, behind... more
Civil aviationUSA: agreement pilots-United Airlines
Workers will get a salary increase of up to +40% in four years
Pilots at US carrier United Airlines will get a pay increase of up to +40% over four years, including benefits and other improvements in working conditions. It is the positive outcome of the negotiations... more
AirlinesRussia: presidential aircraft fleet in difficulty
For sale refurbished Tu-204 and Tu-214 aircraft over 20 years old
Russia's Special Flight Detachment, the office responsible for the air transport of senior state officials, appears to be offering national airlines the opportunity to acquire some unused aircraft from... more
AirlinesCathay Group orders 32 A-320neo Family aircraft
They will serve destinations in the Chinese Mainland and in Asia
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has announced the purchase of an additional 32 A-320neo Family aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet. The agreement doubles the Cathay Group’s tot... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: a rule that locks in the agreement
Text of the Council of Ministers which reiterates Brussels' thesis on the discontinuity with Alitalia
The Italian Government has reiterated what has been expressed several times by the European Commission: there is no continuity between the air carrier ITA Airways and the former company Alitalia in extraordinary... more
AirlinesAircraft. Italian strike: reduced to four hours today
Protests of the handling sector, airline related industries and easyJet flight attendants
The Italian strike in the air transport sector scheduled for today 29 September has been reduced to four hours. The workers in the airport services sector will be the ones to fold their arms for ground... more
Civil aviationGreece purchases 4 firefighting helicopters
Green light from the Ministry of Finance to spend 100 million euros
Greece invests resources to strengthen the national public firefighting service fleet. The Hellenic Ministry of Finance, led by Kostis Hatzidakis, yesterday approved the purchase of four heavy transport... more
DefenseAustralia: NH-90 helicopters definitively grounded
Advance by one year due to recent fatal accident
The Government of Australia has announced that the Australian Defense Force's entire fleet of NHIndustries MRH-90 "Taipan" multi-role military helicopters have been taken out of service. The reason for... more
AirlinesSingapore airport: Terminal 2 reopens
Complete reactivation expected by the end of October with new shops and restaurants
The north wing of Terminal 2 of Singapore Changi International Airport reopens today with the first take-offs and arrivals scheduled. The works, lasted three and a half years, involve the renovation, modernization... more
DefensePrague will buy 24 F-35 military aircraft
This is the largest defense contract ever signed by the Czech Republic
The government of the Czech Republic has approved the plan to purchase 24 US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft. The value of the deal is approximately 6.5 billion dollars. It is the largest defense... more
DefenseTaiwan: helicopters and airplanes fly above Taipei
Tests ahead of the air show scheduled for mid-October
Military planes and helicopters in flight over the past few hours over the presidential office in Taipei. These are rehearsals for the Air Force show scheduled for Taiwan's National Day, which will be... more
AirlinesITA Airways at the second NY edition of "Travel Hashtag"
The USA is the first international market for the Italian flagship airline
ITA Airways, the Italian flagship carrier participated in the last days in the second New York edition of "Travel Hashtag", the travelling networking-event format with focus on Italy and the promotion... more
DefenseMexico: anti-drug helicopters in action
Maxi operation with aircraft and vehicles in support of 800 soldiers
The Mexican armed forces kicked off a massive anti-drug operation yesterday with dozens of helicopters and military vehicles supporting a combined force of around 800 officiers of National Guard and Police.... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: what peace?
Crimea at the center of requests from both sides in the conflict
The peace negotiation between Russia and Ukraine has been at a standstill for a long time, due to the demands of both parties, entrenched in their own proposals. The topic was discussed in August during... more
AirlinesOverbooking: solution or problem?
Passengers dispute it, but it helps airlines keep prices low
There is a commercial policy widely used by air carriers to increase the filling rate of aircraft and to avoid last-minute cancellations. This is overbooking, an aggressive but legal practice that has... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines will ground 12 planes
About 700 engine problems for various companies around the world
The Turkish Airlines has announced that it will be forced to ground up 12 A-320 aircraft in its fleet due to problems on the PW-1100G engines, built by the American company Pratt & Whitney. The aircraft... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: airport slots slow the pact
Germans are reportedly taking time to negotiate with Brussels to reduce flight windows
The Italian Government has intervened in recent days to save the agreement between the national carrier ITA Airways and the Lufthansa aviation Group. Brussels will have to express its opinion on the pact... more
AirportsWashington airport: argument over a gun in the bag
Busch (stopover security): "No valid excuse for ignoring the presence of a weapon"
Harmony and trust are the basis of a solid marriage. This was not the case for a couple stopped at the security checkpoint at the "Ronald Reagan" national airport in Washington, in the United States. The... more
DefenseNigeria buys 12 more attack helicopters
They will be destined for the nascent aviation department of the National Army
The Government of Nigeria has approved the acquisition of 12 MD-530F "Cayuse Warrior" attack helicopters, developed by the US company MD Helicopters. These rotary-wing vehicles will be destined for the... more
DefenseRomania will purchase 32 military aircraft
A 6.5 billion dollars deal for the sale of US F-35 fighters
Romania's defense ministry said it is planning to purchase 32 US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 military fighter planes. This is a sale that follows the agreement between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Italian Government wants to save agreement
Intervention after rehiring ex-Alitalia workers decided by some judges
The Italian Government reiterated what has been expressed several times by the European Commission: there is no continuity between the air carrier ITA Airways and the former company Alitalia in extraordinary... more
Civil aviationAirbus nominates new Commercial Aircraft business CEO
Christian Scherer reports to industry's CEO Guillaume Faury
Brief. Airbus is announcing a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business. Christian Scherer to become new CEO of this... more
AirportsGatwick Airport limits number of flights
Temporary measure due to shortage of air traffic control personnel
London-Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom has temporarily limited the number of scheduled flights this week. This is a temporary measure due to the shortage of air traffic control personnel. The aim... more
AirlinesBristol Airport invests in transport and parking
Funds for 70 million euros; the works should last 18 months
Bristol Airport in the UK is investing more than 69 million euros to create a new multi-storey car park and intermodal public transport hub. It's an initiative that is part of the plan to expand the operational... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches its new marketing campaign in North America
From today San Francisco and LA, followed Boston, Washington, Miami and NY
ITA Airways presented its new marketing campaign called "A Sky Full of Italy" to local media representatives and stakeholders during a press event that took place at the Consulate General of Italy in New... more
AirlinesItalian aircraft strike on September 29
The protest of handling sector, airline related industries and easyJet flight attendants
A 24-hour national strike in the transport sector called for Friday September 29. Buses, trams, metro and airport services throughout Italy are at risk. The unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil Trasporti, Ugl-Air... more
DefensePoland: Italian F-35s intercept Russian planes
Rather numerous Air Policing operations in the eastern quadrant of Europe
A pair of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter planes of the Italian Air Force (AMi) recently faced an unwanted threat represented by two Russian Sukhoi Su-30 fighters near the eastern European border. This is... more
AirlinesAir Canada orders 18 B-787/10 aircraft
And it flies every model in Dreamliner family
Boeing and Air Canada announced today the carrier is selecting the 787 Dreamliner to further modernize and grow its fleet with an order for 18 B-787/10 widebody jets, with the option to purchase 12 more.... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russian admiral killed
Commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet reportedly lost his life. Moscow does not confirm
Kiev announced the death of Russian Admiral Viktor Sokolov, following the military attack conducted by Ukrainian military forces against the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, located in Sevastopol... more
AirlinesExpensive flights: on talk about it in Brussels
Urso (Italian Mimit): "I have a specific mandate: to protect the weakest, citizens, consumers and businesses"
The Competitiveness Council, which brings together the competent ministers of all the Member States in the fields of the Internal market, Consumer protection and information, Industry, Space, Technical... more
AirlinesTurbulences on the plane are multiplying
It happens due to ongoing climate change - VIDEO
Images of turbulence during flights are increasingly the main theme of videos that go viral on the web. Made by passengers on board, these shots show the strong emotions of travelers and the ups and downs... more
Aerospace"Osiris Rex" mission: capsule landed
It contains space material with Bennu asteroid dust
The space capsule that could explain the origins of the Universe landed on Earth yesterday. Transported to a military range, it was dismantled in preparation for the plane trip to NASA's Johnson Space... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Brussels on China
Dombrovskis: "Refusal to condemn Russian invasion damages Beijing's image"
The European Trade Commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, has pointed an accusing finger at the position recently taken by China in reference to the Ukraine war. He said this during a five-day visit to the... more
DefenseNorway: agreement on F-35 aircraft
The production of components for military planes entrusted to a European company
The US defense and security group Lockheed Martin signed an agreement today with the Norwegian military equipment manufacturer Kongsberg Gruppen. The contract concerns the supply of components for the... more
Finance and economyGcap aircraft: London will invest 2 billions
Program headquarters in the UK, coordination in Japan
The United Kingdom has committed to spending 2 billion pounds on the development of the Global Combat Air Program (Gcap) military aircraft, the project for the creation of a new generation supersonic fighter... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Marseille with ITA Airways' aircraft
A-320neo will take off in the early afternoon
The Holy Father will depart today on 22nd September at 2:35 pm from Rome-Fiumicino Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. For this Apostolic Journey, he will be travelling on an ITA Airways flight with... more
Finance and economyArgentina could regenerate old helicopters
Out of service CH-46 military aircraft could return to service
Argentina is considering the purchase of remanufactured Boeing Vertol CH-46 "Sea Knight" military transport helicopters. These are aircraft, retired from service, which were part of the fleet of the United... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: US will send more armaments
Biden: "Abrams tanks will arrive in Kiev next week"
After participating in the United Nations Security Council, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met American President Joe Biden at the White House in recent hours. The Kiev head of state also saw American... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 1355 planes and helicopters destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 274,950 Moscow soldiers would... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport: hotel with solar power plant opens
New structure inaugurated that focuses entirely on sustainability
An innovative hotel equipped with its own solar power plant opened recently near Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. It is called "The Florian Hotel" and is located inside a structure that in the past housed the... more
DefenseChina seeks highly educated airline pilots
Beijing Navy launches new recruitment campaign
China is looking for military aircraft pilots. The navy has started a recruitment campaign among graduate students and is ready to raise the maximum age limit for entry into training schools. The objective... more
DefenseThe Gcap plane headquarters will be in London
The indiscretion in the press filters from Japanese sources
The headquarters of the Global Combat Air Program (Gcap), the development project of the sixth generation combat aircraft carried out jointly by Japan, Great Britain and Italy, will probably be in London.... more
Civil aviationNew Zealand: medical helicopter crash
Healthcare worker manages to complete rescue operation despite accident
An air ambulance made a "heavy landing" in New Zealand while carrying out medical treatment on a patient. It happened yesterday afternoon in Pirongia Park, south of the city of Auckland, while the crew... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport completed annual emergency exercise
Simulation tests immediate response and coordination between agencies
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise yesterday, simulating a security incident to test emergency procedures for communication, incident command, and coordination... more
AirportsUK: Sheffield airport about to reopen
New manager expected in 2024, after rescue plan approved by the municipality
The British "Robin Hood" airport in Doncaster-Sheffield could soon return to operation. In fact, negotiations will begin next week to find an investor who believes in the airport. Closed for a year, estimates... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: pressure on Rome
Wedding between airlines not at risk, but ex-Alitalia workers' lawsuits raise costs
Some verdicts of the Labor Court of Rome, which ordered the reinstatement of approximately 250 workers of the former Alitalia company in the new air carrier ITA Arways, had an immediate effect. The negotiation... more
DefenseAustrian MoD selects the C-390 "Millennium" as its new military transport aircraft
The Country joins to other four ones as future operator of this model
The Austrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced today the decision to select the C-390 "Millennium" aircraft as its new tactical transport solution.Austria joins Brazil, Portugal, Hungary and the Netherlands... more