AirlinesAircraft and transport. IATA: airlines cut losses in 2022
Return to profit in 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a return to profitability for the global airline industry in 2023 as airlines continue to cut losses stemming from the effects of the COVID-19... more
Civil aviationSwiss Rega orders 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters
For its mountain bases
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered a second batch of 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters to be operated from its mountain bases. They will replace the current fleet of AW-109SP helicopters. This... more
Civil aviationAirbus summit: the two day's event finishes today
The achievements made by the aerospace sector towards a more sustainable future
The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit takes place over two days on 30 November and 1 December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year's event seeks to showcase the tangible progress and... more
IndustryJapan orders two more KC-46A airplanes
JASDF now slated for six tankers with two already delivered -DATA SHEET
Boeing has been awarded a contract to deliver two additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), bringing the total on contract for Japan to six units. The US industry delivered... more
IndustryThe Italian Government gives an industrial strategy to Fincantieri
The managerial action of the top management of the Group has been stalled for months
With the first steps of the new government led by the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, a new phase also begins for the Fincantieri naval group. Not only because the top management of the company are accrediting... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: rising prices of air tickets
Walsh (IATA): "The inevitable impact of the increase in costs of harmful emissions and fuel"
Airline ticket prices will be higher. This was stated by the leaders of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an organization that brings together most of the major airlines in the world.... more
AirlinesFrance may restrict short trips by plane
Brussels will allow the Paris government to favor rail transport
The European Commission has given a first positive opinion on the French government's request to ban air connections on short domestic routes, on routes where travelers have an alternative offered by rail... more
DefenseUS will sell aircraft parts to Taiwan
State Department approved shipment of F-16 components
The US State Department has approved the sale of parts for General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to the Taiwan Air Force. The value of the deal is 428 million dollars. This is a move that aims... more
Finance and economySpain finances development of drones and military helicopters
Madrid invests 2.14 billion euros to stimulate production in the Iberian Airbus factories
The Spanish government will lend 2.14 billion euros to the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to stimulate the production of military drones and helicopters in Iberian plants. This was announced in... more
DefensePentagon chooses Bell-Textron helicopters
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft development program outcome
The US Department of Defense signed a contract for the supply of new generation military helicoptersIn the past few hours, which will be supplied by the Bell-Textron company. The aircraft will replace... more
Civil aviationBoeing announced new international leaders
Former Australian diplomat and minister named the new president of BI
Boeing announced that Brendan Nelson AO will take over as president of Boeing International (BI) and lead the company's international strategy and corporate operations. The former Australian diplomat and... more
AirlinesITA Airways launched New Delhi-Rome direct flight
At the ceremony carrier, AdR, ENIT, ENAC and the Indian Ambassador in Italy
ITA Airways’ first flight from Rome-Fiumicino to New Delhi, with the A-330 aircraft, departed last Saturday 100% full in terms of passengers at 2:10pm. The ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rome-Fiumicino wa... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the Lazzerini-Altavilla clash
Exclusive by the newspaper "La Stampa" reveal internal turmoil
There is no peace for the national air carrier ITA Airways. As soon as the political controversies on the privatization negotiations, which are currently stalled, have lowered to acceptable levels, the... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the crux of Lufthansa's interest
Possible face-to-face between the Italian government and airline management in the coming days
The stalemate over the privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways could soon end. The negotiation between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the German airline group Lufthansa... more
AirlinesAircraft. Increase global air traffic
IATA data: +44.6% passengers handled compared to the same period of 2021
The International Air Transport Association (Iata), an organization that brings together air carriers from all over the world, today published the data relating to air traffic in the month of October.... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia prepares heavy air raid
Investigation by the German weekly "Spiegel" on satellite images of the Saratov air base
According to an investigation by the German weekly "Spiegel" the Russian armed forces are soon ready to launch a new powerful attack against the Ukraine. This is what emerges from the analysis of satellite... more
Civil aviationAirbus and Neste join forces on SAF development
To decarbonise aerospace
Airbus and Neste, a world producer of renewable fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance the production and uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Both parties share... more
AerospaceUe signs a contract for dive Vega C launches for the Copernicus con...
They to be executed between 2024 to 2026
Avio announces the signature of a contract by Arianespace with the European Commission for five Vega C launches for the Copernicus earth observation constellation satellites, to be executed between 2024... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: the Lazzerini-Altavilla clash
Exclusive by the newspaper "La Stampa" reveal internal turmoil
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Finance and economySpain finances development of drones and military helicopters
Madrid invests 2.14 billion euros to stimulate production in the Iberian Airbus factories
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At the ceremony carrier, AdR, ENIT, ENAC and the Indian Ambassador in Italy
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Former Australian diplomat and minister named the new president of BI
Civil aviationSwiss Rega orders 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters
For its mountain bases
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Tilt-rotorsNew weapons for Osprey V-22 tiltrotor
Fort Worth, USA - Dependence on attack helicopters will thus be reduced
The V-22 Osprey will be equipped with forward-firing capability. The news was given yesterday by Bell Boeing, the tiltrotor producer, after doing successful demonstration at the United States Army Proving... more
AirportsAircraft and transport and not only. EC presents its plan for green, smart...
Milestones by 2030, 2035 and 2050
The European Commission (EC) presented today its ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy' together with an Action Plan of 82 initiatives that will guide our work for the next four years. This strategy l... more
CargoIATA: cargo recovery continues at a slower pace in October
Strong regional variations with North American and African carriers
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Kano, Nigeria - The Russian airplane transported two French helicopters
