AirlinesLufthansa Group: results in the 1Q announced
And confirmed positive outlook for the full year
The Lufthansa Group announced today the financial results regarding the 1Q.The highlights are: Group revenue rises by 10 percent to 8.1 billion euros in the first quarterAdjusted EBIT improves by 127... more
Civil aviationA-380 aircraft: 20th anniversary from its maiden flight
Today some 180 airplanes are in service at airports around the world - GALLERY
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the A-380’s maiden flight, on 27 April 2005. It was a blue-sky day in Toulouse, France. At exactly 10:30 am the first A-380 ever produced, flight test aircraft MSN001, e... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines and Vietcombank sign MoU for purchase of 50 new ai...
Strategic investment will modernize fleet and expand routes of Vietnamese carrier
The official signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the national carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietcombank, one of the major banking institutions in Vietnam, was held yesterday,... more
AirportsNo-fly zones and road closures in Rome and the Vatican for Pope Francis'...
200,000 people and 170 official delegations expected to arrive - 2 VIDEOS
There will be approximately 200 thousand people and 170 official delegations who will reach Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled for April 26 at 10:00am. Another 250 thousand people will then... more
AerospaceVega-C launched Biomass satellite for ESA
After a 57-minute flight
The Vega-C VV26 flight has successfully launched the Biomass satellite for the European Space Agency (ESA).The rocket lifted off at 11:15 AM CEST from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. After a... more
Civil aviationAirbus signs definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
It will acquire different industrial assets
Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems (SAS) for the acquisition of industrial assets dedicated to its commercial aircraft programmes. As part of this agreement, Airbus... more
AccidentsUS Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft slips into sea from Nimitz-Class carrier deck
The towing vehicle was also lost. It happened on the "USS Harry S. Truman" sailing in the Red Sea
The accident occurred during fighter handling operations. One crewmember suffered minor injuries. An investigation has been launched more
AirlinesTransport & Environment: pre-Covid emissions exceeded within Europe
The most polluting companies according to a study are Ryanair, Lufthansa and British Airways
Transport & Environment, the European Federation for Transport and Environment that includes non-governmental organizations, has published a study showing that airline emissions have returned to pre-pandemic... more
AirlinesITA Airways takes part in "Arabian Travel Market 2025" in Dubai
Focus on its growing presence in the Middle East with newly launched connections to the UAE and Saudi Arabia
ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, is participating for the first time in the "Arabian Travel Market" (ATM) 2025, one of the leading global events for the travel and tourism industry. The event... more
IndustrySignature of the Rafale Marine aircraft contract for India
This agreement follows the announcement in July 2023
The Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and France has been signed today allowing the signature, in the presence of the Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, Éric Trappier, of the contract for... more
Civil aviationMonte Rosa: Ski mountaineers almost hit by Piper Pa18 plane
What seemed like a prank to everyone almost turned into a tragedy - VIDEO
It is a Piper Pa18 Super Cub the plane that almost caused a tragedy on Saturday 26 April at 11:52 in Colle Sesia climbing to Capanna Margherita, at 4,230 meters above sea level on the Swiss side of Monte... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy 80th anniversary of Liberation
The agency will reopen after the long weekend next Monday 28th
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters, and fans on social media that the agency will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 25, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Liberation.News broadcasting... more
AirlinesUnited invests in start-up: collaboration includes purchase up to 2...
The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency
United today announced an investment in Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly... more
DefenseSwedish fighter jets escort Russian reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic...
The airplane was the Il-20 Coot-A reconnaissance model
On Thursday, April 24, two Swedish fighters under NATO command escorted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft that was flying over the Baltic Sea and was approaching Polish airspace. A post on "X" reported... more
Civil aviationEmbraer develops its supply chain in Morocco
The initiative follows a MoU signed to explore projects
A high-level delegation from Embraer concluded an official visit to Morocco to assess the country’s aerospace supply chain. The initiative follows a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between t... more
AirlinesPlanes-ships. Departure of new charter flights boarding in Genoa an...
The first flight from Amsterdam tomorrow morning
Thanks to the collaboration with Genoa Airport, Costa inaugurates the season of inbound and outbound charter flights dedicated to Dutch and German customers, organized with the two airlines Corendon and... more
AirlinesSaudia Group discloses order for 10 A-330neo aircraft for flyadeal
The agreement was announced at a signing ceremony held at industy’s facilities
Saudia Group has disclosed an order with Airbus for 10 A-330/900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal. It marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services... more
Finance and economyBoeing reports first quarter results
B-737 production gradually increased in this period
The Boeing Company recorded first quarter revenue of $19.5 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.16) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($0.49). The company reported operating cash flow of ($1.6) billion... more
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AirlinesPilot fell ill while landing yesterday in Bergamo on Ryanair plane
Traffic interrupted and 10 flights diverted. This morning the runway reopened and the situation returned to normal
A temporary interruption of air traffic affected the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport yesterday evening, Tuesday 22 April, due to the captain of a Ryanair flight from Dublin feeling ill during the landing... more
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The opportunity born from the US-China trade war is tempting, and Malaysians like it too
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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
CargoIATA. Air cargo posts fourth month of double-digit growth in March
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
AirlinesAirport strike at London-Heathrow
Border force staff mobilized for four days
