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AirlinesStarliner space mission postponed
Countdown interrupted due to Atlas V rocket failure
The "Crew Flight Test" mission of the Starliner spacecraft has been postponed. It was supposed to be the first with a crew on board, a milestone for the US aerospace manufacturer Boeing, builder of the... more
DefenseWar Israel: operation begins in Rafah
Tel Aviv armed forces aim to control vital crossing on the border with Egypt
The Israeli armed forces started the military operation to conquer the Rafah crossing tonight. It is a strategic corridor on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. According to numerous experts on... more
DefenseTension in the skies between Australia and China
Beijing plane reportedly fired at Canberra military helicopter
The Australian government has denounced the use of rockets by a Chinese plane against a military helicopter in Canberra. The Beijing fighter would have fired on flight path of the rotorcraft, but the pilot... more
DefenseRussia will carry out nuclear exercises
They will be held "in the near future" on the orders of President Putin
Russia's armed forces will carry out nuclear exercises "in the near future" at bases near Ukraine. It was announced by the executive, relaunching the words of President Vladimir Putin, who gave the order... more
DefenseItaly increases cyber defense
Announcement by Minister Tajani against possible Russian sabotage
Italy is strengthening its cyber security defenses, said the government today. This is a move that comes in response to the alarm launched by European intelligence agencies according to which Russia, as... more
Civil aviationUkrainian war, Italy: "Negotiate with Putin"
Crosetto (Defense): "We can only resolve this crisis by involving all the countries"
To end the war in Ukraine, the West should make more to negotiate a diplomatic solution with Russian President Vladimir Putin. An idea supported by the Italian Government, which has underlined how the... more
DefenseTaiwan-China: continuous tensions
On May 20, a president whom Beijing considers dangerous is inaugurated
Continuous tensions between Taiwan and China. The Taipei government announced that in the last 24 hours, 26 planes and five ships of the Chinese military have been identified around the island. This is... more
AirportsItaly. Taranto-Grottaglie Airport carries Italy in the world
The first national center for dismantling and recycling aircraft and materials will be created
The first Italian center for dismantling old aircraft and recycling components and materials will soon be built. It will be in Apulia, at the "Marcello Arlotta" airport of Taranto-Grottaglie, preparing... more
Civil aviationNepal restricts helicopters on Everest
Government will try to protect private interests of tourism operators
Nepal's supreme court has ordered the limitation of the number of climbers on the Everest mountain range and consequently the helicopters that will be able to access base camps on all the mountains in... more
Civil aviationTürkiye-Israel: trade relations suspended
Ankara's decision due to humanitarian disaster in Gaza; open airspace
The government of Turkey has announced that it will stop all trade with Israel, but the airspaces of the two countries remain open. Meanwhile, Ankara reports that Tel Aviv blocked a Turkish Air Force flight... more
AirlinesBrussels against IAG-Air Europa marriage
Remedies are not enough; new objections from the European Commission
The European Commission has raised new objections to the proposed acquisition of the Spanish carrier Air Europa by the International Airlines Group (IAG). The sacrifices proposed by the two companies were... more
DefenseNew Zealand considers alliance Aukus
A turning point after decades of sovereignism and close relations with China
The New Zealand government has ruled out the country joining a defense pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA in the short term. This concerns the possible participation in the Aukus alliance,... more
Civil aviationUSA: Colorado purchases firefighting helicopters
About 6.9 million dollars invested to create national fleet
The US State of Colorado has started the first purchase procedure for firefighting aircraft. In detail, the local government is acquiring two Bell 205 helicopters. This is a move that aims to provide the... more
DefenseIsrael war: what the peace proposal provides
Hamas must express its opinion on the ceasefire and hostage release plan
An initial three-week truce with the immediate release of at least 20 hostages. This is what is foreseen, according to press rumors, in the proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza put in writing during the peace... more
AirlinesBrussels fight against "greenwashing"
Legal action against 20 airlines to verify compensation for CO2 emissions
The European Union authorities have started action against 20 air carriers. The accusation is that of having implemented deceptive commercial practices linked to "greenwashing", that is advertising statements... more
AirlinesAirport strike at London-Heathrow
Border force staff mobilized for four days
The strike of border force officers working at London Heathrow airport in the UK will continue until Thursday 2 May. Arms folder for more than 300 employees working in terminals T2, T3, T4 and T5. The... more
AirlinesIndonesia: volcano erupts, airport closed
At the moment over 6000 people have already been evacuated
The "Sam Ratulangi" international airport in Manado, a city located more than 100 kilometers from the Ruang volcano, is closed. New stop to takeoffs and landings in Indonesia due to the resumption of strong... more
AirlinesIndia orders Go First plane cancellation
Judges' decision due to company insolvency
The cancellation of the registration of the aircraft in the fleet of the Indian low-cost airline Go First is underway. This is what was decided by the High Court of New Delhi in recent days. Due to the... more
Civil aviationITA-Lufthansa (2): do the Euro-elections hinder marriage?
The vote in June will impose a new political vision on the dossier
The elections for the European Parliament, scheduled for 6 to 9 June 2024, could hinder the marriage of the two national airlines, the Italian ITA Airways and the German Lufthansa. Due to the electoral... more
AirlinesScandinavian airline SAS joins SkyTeam
Accession agreement signed as part of rescue procedure
The formal agreement to join the SkyTeam alliance has been signed by the national carrier Scandinavian Airlines (Sas). The announcement was made in the last few hours by the air carrier's management. It... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Airbus "Racer" helicopter
Tested the maneuverability of the prototype aircraft
First flight of the "Racer" helicopter prototype developed by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. The Group announced it. The technology demonstrator, called Rapid And Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft,... more
AirlinesSpring long weekend: "air prices skyrocketing"
Assoutenti's complaint and Assoviaggi-Confesercenti's findings
Average ticket prices for Italian flights increased by +19.1%, for European ones was +16.5% and for international flights by +7.3%. The spring holidays arrive and with them, as per tradition, the cost... more
AirlinesAirport strike in France
For air traffic controllers on April 25, disruption expected
A 24-hour air transport strike involving traffic controllers at some of the main airports in France has been called for tomorrow, Thursday 25 April 2024. The mobilization was called by the Syndicat National... more
Civil aviationUSA: pressure on the government against Boeing
Family members of victims of 2018 and 2019 plane crashes demand criminal action
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is to be prosecuted over recent safety and quality issues with its products. This is what the families of the victims of the fatal plane crashes that occurred in 2018 and... more
AirportsAgrigento airport (Sicily): project under consideration
The Italian MIT and Enac are reportedly evaluating it
The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT), led by the vice-president of the Council of Ministers Matteo Salvini, and the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), chaired by Pierluigi di... more
AirportsItaly: Migliaro airport reopens in Lombardia
In the Cremona airport doors will open again on April 24, 2024
Cremona-Migliaro Italian airport will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday 24 April 2024. This concludes the authorization procedure by the competent bodies, which has come at the end of a closure period necessary... more
AirlinesBoeing to increase deliveries of B-787 aircraft
However, the lack of suppliers affects "some key components" of the airplane
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has said it expects the rate of deliveries of 787 widebody Dreamliner aircraft to increase more slowly than expected. The reason? The shortage of suppliers "on some key... more
AccidentsMalaysia accident: collision between helicopters, victims
During rehearsals for the 90th anniversary parade of the Navy
Ten dead soldiers: this is the toll from the plane crash that occurred this morning in Malaysia. Two armed forces helicopters, an AgustaWestland AW-139 (registration M503-3) and a Eurocopter 555-SN Fennec... more
DefenseJapan: aircraft "scramble" on the rise
Over 650 fighter takeoffs to intercept and identify airplanes
Scrambles increased in Japan in 2023. Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) fighter jets took off 669 times to intercept suspected violations of Tokyo's airspace. This is what emerges from the data published... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport is looking for check-in staff
Selection of professional figures and work expected to start at the end of May
A company specializing in airport handling services is looking for 40 check-in staff to work at the Italian "Leonardo da Vinci" Rome-Fiumicino airport. These professional figures are asked to assist passengers... more
AirlinesNew sanctions on Iranian carrier
Flag airline Iran Air under the lens of the G7 countries
New sanctions against the Middle Eastern flag carrier Iran Air. This is what some G7 countries such as Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the US and the United Kingdom are preparing. It's an initiative... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: European remedies impact Italy
A burden for the coffers of the two airlines and for the passengers of the "Bel Paese"
Fewer intercontinental routes, more competition, less revenue and fewer direct flights to the United States. These would be the effects on the Italian air transport market of the sacrifices requested by... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: summit in Brussels today
Airlines executives and lawyers try to convince antitrust to approve marriage
Convince the European Competition Commission to approve the marriage between the national carriers ITA Airways and Lufthansa. This is the objective of the meeting in Brussels scheduled for today, Friday... more
DefenseIsrael: soft attack against Iran
UAV against military base; Tel Aviv's response after sending drones from Tehran
Israeli attack tonight against Iran. Explosions and drones in flight have been reported near the Iranian city of Esfahan, in the central part of the country, where a military air base was hit. Tel Aviv... more
Civil aviationNew diesel engine for helicopters
Continental Aerospace's thruster promises strong fuel reduction
A well-known US company has recently announced the development of a new diesel engine designed specifically for helicopters use. The engine, called CD-170R, is an evolution of a previous version designed... more
AirlinesHistoric agreement for SAF certificates
Agreement between alliance and various big global companies
The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (Saba) announced that it has signed a historic agreement with various big global companies for the acquisition of high integrity production certificates for Sustainable... more
AirlinesIndonesia: volcano erupts, airports closed
More than 11,000 people evacuated and tsunami danger
More than 11,000 people evacuated and airports closed within a 100 kilometer radius in Indonesia due to a violent eruption of the Ruang volcano, located near the islet of Thulandang, north of the large... more
AirlinesClass action against Israeli airline rejected
Consumers versus high prices of the national carrier El Al
Allegation that Israeli flag carrier El Al's ticket sales system unfairly applied higher fares was rejected. It is what ruled by Tel Aviv judges, according to which the class action brought against the... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: remedies sent to Brussels
In the event of a German flat rate, plan B remains plausible
Proposals to overcome the objections raised by Brussels regarding the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways have been sent to the European Competition Commission, according to what the German... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM Group confirms interest in Tap
Privatization suspended while waiting for the new Portuguese government to decide on the next steps
The Franco-Dutch group Air France-KLM maintains a high interest in the acquisition of the Portuguese national carrier Transportes Aéreos Portugueses (TAP). And this despite the political instability that... more
AirlinesItaly. Sardinian airports: thirty days for privatisation
The Cagliari Chamber of Commerce has until April 30th to formalize the sale
The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Cagliari has until next April 30 to formalize the sale to the private company F2i Ligantia of its majority share (94.4%) that it holds in the capital of the Cagliari... more
AirlinesIsrael-Iran (2): security alert as in 2001
It was the biggest disruption to air travel since Twin Towers attack
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Israel and Jordan have reopened their airspace in recent hours. They were closed last Saturday, April 13, 2024 in the night after the raids conducted by Iran's armed forces with missiles... more
AirlinesIsrael-Iran: airports reopened
Towards normality in the skies of the Middle East after the Tehran attack
Numerous airports in the Middle East have reopened in recent hours. They had been closed for security reasons following the drone attack carried out by Iran's armed forces against Israel on Saturday evening.... more
Latest newsMiddle East (3): fronts and strategic alliances in the current incandescent climate
Not just diplomacy: international cooperation has intensified in these hours
The French armed forces, in synergy with the British and American ones, shared yesterday evening a crucial role in the surveillance and identification of drones and missiles coming from Iran and heading... more
DefenseMiddle East crisis (2). "Honest Promise": operation concluded
Moves and countermoves in a delicate Middle Eastern area
General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, recently confirmed the conclusion of the operation called "Honest Promise" (see AVIONEWS). This military action led by Tehran was initiated... more
DefenseIran attack on Israel (3). Tajani: "Italy urges calm"
“Dialogue to ease tensions in a turbulent Middle East". US and French fighter planes took off
Antonio Tajani, the Italian Foreign Affairs Minister, expressed concern about the current deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, expressing the hope that the current attack will remain an isolated... more
DefenseIran attack on Israel (2). Meloni in conversation with Tajani, Crosetto and Mantovano
Evaluation of all possible scenarios
According to what was communicated by official sources at Palazzo Chigi, immediately after receiving news of the developments following the UAV attack on Israel by Iran, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni... more
DefenseIran attack on Israel. Tehran warns: decisive response against countries complicit with Israel
Defense Minister threatens retaliation for "hostile collaborations"
The tone of the speech just delivered by the Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, leaves no room for doubt. "Any country that opens its territory or runways to Israel to... more
DefenseIran vs Israel. The evolution of Iranian military strategy: drones and missiles
Iran expands its arsenal with advanced tactics
Recent reports from US administration officials, cited by the "New York Times", suggested that Iran may be adopting a complex military strategy, involving the coordinated use of drones and missiles against... more
AirportsIran attack on Israel. USA: Biden convokes National Security
American leaders on alert: emergency meeting on security called. Tehran launches third UAV attack
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, was flown from Delaware to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland aboard the Marine One helicopter. He will then return to the White House for a crucial Situation... more