IndustryAir Traffic Management in Ukraine: Leonardo, Enav and UkSatse sign...
Return to the restoration of Ukrainian system management capabilities, severely compromised by the conflict
The occasion for the signing was today's Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine. As a first step, five primary route radar units and associated technologies will be donated to the country more
AirlinesStrike on July 10 in Italy: handling company staff involved
The service lasts 24 hours. Connections are guaranteed from 7:00 to 10:00 am and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm - ATTACHMENT
Several air transport strikes in Italy are underway (see AVIONEWS) that could cause delays, cancellations, and disruptions. The strikes involve personnel from Assohandlers member handling companies operating... more
DefenseUkraine strengthens air defense with the US, and military production with...
They discussed it with Zelensky and Trump, as well as the co-production of drones...
...while Copenhagen opens its doors to the Ukrainian defense industry for the joint production of armaments more
AirlinesFrance: 2nd day of air traffic controllers' strike paralyses early Summer...
Over a thousand connections cancelled and record delays, just today
An unprecedented wave of disruptions is paralyzing French and European skies due to an air traffic controllers’ strike that, for the second consecutive day (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2 and 3), has led to the... more
AirportsHeathrow (2): £10 Billion Private Investment Plan
To improve service levels, boost reliability and unlock growth for Britain
Heathrow is the most punctual major airport in Europe this year and the best-connected airport in the world delivering strong value for its customers and the country. The five-year plan unveiled today... more
IndustryAirbus to train cybersecurity experts for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces
The eight-year contract covers development, production and operational maintenance
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has signed with Airbus Defence and Space and launched a framework contract for the training and education of all cybersecurity experts at the Ministry... more
AirlinesEuropean Commission endorses Air France-KLM’s cooperation with EASA on FEL
EU Flight Emissions Label; signed a MoC
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Air France-KLM signed an agreement to launch the airline group’s preparations to partner on the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). Air France-KLM is w... more
AirportsAvinor Group: over 5 million travellers in June in Norwegian airports
3,370 drone flights reported in Avinor’s managing system
Overall, there was growth at all of Avinor’s airports (44 Norway's owned ones), both for domestic and international travel, compared to June last year. So far this year, the increase is 4 percent.2.8 m... more
AirportsArdian increases its stake in Heathrow Airport by 10%
With 32.6%, the investment company consolidates its position as the largest shareholder at the London airport
Ardian, a globally active investment company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 10% stake in Fgp Topco Ltd (TopCo), the holding company of Heathrow Airport Holdings... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport returns to growth in 2Q2025
Around 5.8 million passengers travel via FRA in June
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 5.8 million passengers in June 2025, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to the same month last year. This year’s June figures received an additional boost f... more
AirportsItalian ENIT: tourism in Italy is growing, with 8 out of 10 rooms already...
AVIONEWS presents the new model that combines hospitality and sustainability
This Summer, 27 million airport arrivals are expected. The country has a strong international appeal more
AerospaceAvio becomes launch service provider for the Vega launcher family
The first time for an Italian company; initiated a development plan
With yesterday’s approval of the new Launcher Exploitation Declaration (“LED”) at ESA headquarters in Paris, a key milestone has been achieved in the redefinition of Europe’s launch system. The declara... more
AirlinesBrief. Saudia Cargo resumes direct air connection Milan-Malpensa/Ri...
Operational from next July 15 on Boeing B-777 Freighter
News from Italy. Saudia Cargo announces today the resumption of the direct cargo connection between Milan-Malpensa Airport and Riyadh, operational from July 15, 2025, with a weekly frequency every Tuesday... more
Civil aviationTecnam P-2012 Traveller aircraft receives validation from the Colombian...
The model made its debut at the "F-AIR Colombia Airshow" currently underway in Rionegro, Antioquia
Tecnam today announced that its flagship aircraft, the P-2012 Traveller, has received full validation from Aerocivil, the Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia. This milestone allows the Italian manufacturer... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomes Senate confirmation of Bedford to lead the FAA
He is a longtime pilot with decades of experience at regional carriers
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday welcomed US Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration... more
AerospaceSean Duffy is the new interim NASA administrator
Trump's nomination to replace Isaacman, close to Musk
President Donald Trump announced this morning on his "Truth" platform the nomination of transportation secretary Sean Duffy as acting Nasa administrator. "Sean is doing an extraordinary job managing our... more
AirportsItalian Enac: boarding process simplified
It is sufficient to show the boarding pass instead of the identity documents
Pierluigi Di Palma, president of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, clarifies: no reduction in safety levels more
AirportsUS DHS to end "Shoes Off" travel policy
Passengers can now keep them on at TSA security checkpoints
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy in the last days which will allow passengers travelling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while... more
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AirportsAircraft and transport. Strikes next Thursday, on July 10, in Italy
There are a total of eleven, plus a protest on Friday the 11th
The Mit (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the strike schedule planned for next Thursday, July 10, in the air transport sector.In detail, the protests concern:Flai Transport... more
AerospaceLeonardo acquires Axiomatics of Sweden
A further step contributing to Europe's digital autonomy
Leonardo has taken another step in strengthening its position in the field of cybersecurity, enriching its portfolio of innovative proprietary products by taking over the Swedish company Axiomatics AB.... more
AccidentsBergamo-Orio al Serio airport: one person dies on a taxiway
Flight operations suspended. The airport returned to operation at 12:00
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This morning the partial reactivation of the railway service
AirportsMilan-Malpensa airport: Chinese citizen arrested for espionage on F...
Tomorrow the hearing for possible consent to extradition
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AirlinesItaly. Reggio Airport: seven new flights from October
Cannizzaro (FI): "You understand the Region's potential and the seriousness of the ruling class"
The relaunch of the "Tito Minniti" Italian airport in Reggio Calabria depends on the investments that some air carriers are making, in particular the low-cost airlines. It was recently underlined by the... more
DefenseBelarus would maintain Russian helicopters
This is what Ukraine's Center for National Resistance reveals
A Belarusian factory is reportedly repairing Russian military helicopters used in the war against Ukraine. This would be a maintenance center located at the Baranavichy base, where repair and overhaul... more
AirportsItaly. Salerno Airport: Basilicata maintains its share
The airport's shareholder consortium will not cede 6.7%.
AirportsItaly. Cagliari Airport: the crux of the Court of Auditors
Judges believe that the Privatization should be linked to a public tender procedure
