HelicoptersUK Ministry of Defence orders more H-145 helicopters
They will be deployed to Cyprus and to Brunei
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered a further six H-145 helicopters as the next step in renewing its rotary fleet and cutting the number of different types in service.<br id="isPasted"> The new a... more
AirlinesBoeing makes large purchase of Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel
9,4 million gallons of SAF to support its 2024 US commercial operations
Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 US commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions and working to help grow... 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
DefenseMiddle East crisis. After Iran's attack on Israel, there is apparen...
Hagari, Israeli Defense Forces: "99% of threats intercepted". Bagheri, Iran: "Operation concluded" -VIDEO
Among the targets is the Israeli air base of Nevatim "from where the F-35 planes took off to target our consulate in Damascus", underlines the Iranian general 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
AirlinesSaudis want Pakistan Airlines
Negotiations underway between the two governments to privatize the flag carrier
The Government of Pakistan, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has started negotiations for the privatization of national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with a delegation of state-owned... more
AirlineseuroAtlantic announces management changes
And a new capital injection
euroAtlantic Airways – Transportes Aéreos SA (EAA), the Portuguese aircraft wet-leasing and charter business, announced yesterday that Stewart Higginson has been appointed CEO and Chair of it and will be... 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
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Finance and economyAircraft. Saab’s results January-March 2021
Continued good order and sales growth -DATA SHEET
Saab presents the results for January-March 2021.Key highlights Q1 2021Order intake up 22%, strengthening position in strategic markets.Sales growth of 13%, supported by a solid order backlog and activity... more
AerospaceNew Zealand satellite that will monitor greenhouse gas emissions
Nation strongly believes in this space mission
Today, Friday April 23, 2021, the government of New Zealand announced the commitments of the country in aerospace (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). The goal is to make Wellington become a... more