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Civil aviationItaly. Grottaglie: work drops on Boeing fuselages
Fim Cisl: "Possible 4-month redundancy fund and worker mobility until 2025"
Repercussions in Italy due to problems regarding the safety of planes made by the US Boeing Group. The slowdown in aircraft production imposed by the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has... more
AirlinesRome-Fiumicino Airport: 11 reports of thefts at duty-free
The police forces also stopped eight NCCs and illegal taxi drivers
Eleven people reported and 4500 Euros of stolen goods recovered including cosmetics, perfumes and tobacco. It is the outcome of a series of checks recently conducted by Carabinieri, Italian police forces,... more
AirlinesParma Airport (Italy): Padilla Coleman new CEO
Dalla Rosa Prati (president): "We will have routes and services that aim for quality"
Quality services, not quantity. This is the objective of Guido Dalla Rosa Prati, confirmed as president of the board of directors of the manager of the "Giuseppe Verdi" international airport in Parma in... more
CargoEurope studies solutions to replace Antonov planes
Solutions to have aircraft with strategic transport capacity
Cargo planes built by the Ukrainian state company Antonov are known to be the largest in the world. These are aircraft used to move large cargo, including helicopters, vehicles and oversized components... more
AirlinesHelicopters: increasing use of leasing
It emerges from consultancy monitoring
The number of chartered helicopters will reach 15% of the total number of aircraft in flight in the world By 2030. In fact, operators in the sector are increasingly turning to leasing services to strengthen... more
Civil aviationAirbus achieves PDR for Eurodrone programme
And it enters into a final step
The Eurodrone programme has successfully performed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Led by Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, this major programme milestone has been completed with OCCAR... more
AirlinesTravel stress: the worst airports
Ranking lines up stopovers according to passengers' judgment
Long queues at check-in, excessively painstaking security checks, delayed flight connections. These are some of the reasons that can turn air travel into a stressful experience. And this despite the fact... 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
AirlinesEU airports: no limits on liquids
In some airports, passengers will be able to carry up to two liters with them
After almost 20 years, the rule at airports that prevents passengers from carrying more than 100 milliliters of liquids in their hand luggage will be abolished in some European countries. The rule came... more
AirportsSuperJet International: awaiting the CSF's decision
Transaction value around 500 million
At SuperJet International there is great anticipation for approval by the CSF (Comitato di sicurezza finanziaria, established at the Ministry of Economy and Finance) of the transfer of the shares currently... more
Airlines"Golden Easter" to fly to Puglia
Prices rising due to landslide that fell on the railway in Irpinia which cut Italy in half
Ticket prices charged by airlines connecting the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino with the airports of Puglia have skyrocketed. The reason? It's partly the fault of the approaching Easter... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: another 12 months in extraordinary administration
The announcement at question time by the Italian Minister of Business Adolfo Urso
The special administration of the Piaggio Aerospace Italian company has been extended by one year. It was announced in recent hours by the Italian Minister of Business and Made in Italy (Mimit), Adolfo... more
Civil aviationHelicopters. Italy present at "Heli-Expo 2024"
Last day of the fair for the international event with over 600 exhibitors
Last day for the international exhibition "Heli-Expo 2024". The event, which takes place in the United States at the Anaheim Convention center in California, recorded the presence of around 14,000 professionals... more
Civil aviationHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2024" kicks off
Over 600 exhibitors; panel on Advanced Air Mobility, artificial intelligence and aviation safety - VIDEO
The international exhibition "Heli-Expo 2024" kicks off in the United States. The event, which opened in the last few hours and will end next Thursday 29 February at the Anaheim Convention center in California,... more
AirlinesAirports raise alert on Dengue fever
In January 2024 global infections exceeded 600,000 cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently invited travelers to check themselves if they show particular symptoms. This is due to Dengue infections which are growing rapidly globally, particularly in... more
AirlinesItaly. Dengue alarm (2): Fiumicino airport raises alert
Among the measures envisaged are aircraft disinfection, surveillance and sanitization
The "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Rome-Fiumicino raises the level of vigilance towards planes transporting passengers and goods coming from countries where there is a "frequent and continuous risk of... more
AirlinesITA Airways will no longer fly to Heathrow
The last take-off from the main London airport is scheduled for March 30th
The Italian carrier ITA Airways will no longer operate flights to and from London-Heathrow airport. The last flight is scheduled for Saturday 30 March 2024, when an A-320neo (flight AZ-207) will take off... more
Civil aviationRussia: common branding for MC-21 and SS-100 aircraft
Russian Deputy Prime Minister announcement to revive domestic industry
The Russian government has announced that the MC-21 passenger plane produced by the Irkut company and the Superjet 100 aircraft built by Sukhoi will be marketed under a common brand. This is an initiative... more
Airlines"ITA-Lufthansa pact will be good for Fiumicino"
The words of Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma company
The agreement between the German group Lufthansa and the Italian flag carrier ITA Airways will bring notable developments to the "Leonardo Da Vinci" airport in Rome-Fiumicino. The leaders of the management... more
Civil aviationFirst 100% SAF flight for AW-139 helicopter
For 75 minute and after a detailed ground test
Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney Canada today announced the successful completion of the first flight for a AW139 intermediate twin helicopter, powered by PT6C-67C engines, using 100% Sustainable Aviation... more
AirlinesITA Airways cancels Milan-New York flight
What will happen to the 7000 passengers who have already booked a ticket
The national carrier ITA Airways has ordered the official cancellation of the connection between Milan-Malpensa airport and the New York "John F. Kennedy" starting from 8 January 2024, leaving around 7000... more
AirlinesRome-Fiumicino Airport: strike does not cause chaos
Thanks to preventive flight cancellations and the information given to passengers
The 24-hour Italian national strike of the staff of handling companies and ground workers of air carriers has not caused any disruption at the moment at the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino.... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport: who is the new handler
Operator Airport Handling is a subsidiary of Dnata (Emirates Group)
The awarding of the airport handling service at the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino is at the center of international interests. While the operator Swissport announces a complaint against... more
AirlinesFiumicino Airport: handling services awarded
Cub announces mobilization to ask for renewal of the national labor contract which has expired seven years ago
Turnaround after the closing of the tender for the assignment of the airport handling service at the Italian "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino. The international operator Swissport is out:... more
Civil aviationElectric planes and helicopters: the future is hybrid
Just look at what is happening in Philadelphia's industrial district
The most recent developments in the civil aviation sector clearly show a growing interest in drones, small precision electronics and the use of alternative energy such as batteries, hydrogen and solar.... more
Airlines"Travel Experience" in Rimini will start soon
Many airlines at the tourism promotion fair (11-13 October)
The "Travel Experience" fair is starting soon. The Italian tourism promotion event, now in its 60th edition, will be held in Rimini from 11 to 13 October. This year's theme is "The year of Utopia. Live.... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Marseille with ITA Airways' aircraft
A-320neo will take off in the early afternoon
The Holy Father will depart today on 22nd September at 2:35 pm from Rome-Fiumicino Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. For this Apostolic Journey, he will be travelling on an ITA Airways flight with... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa in contact with Brussels
EU Commission: "Pre-notification communications underway to evaluate complex transaction"
The European Commission has made it known that it "remains in close contact with the parties" (pre-notification phase) involved in the privatization of the Italian national carrier, namely ITA Airways... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Mongolia with ITA Airways
Departure today in the afternoon on the A-330 airplane
The Holy Father will depart today on 31 August at 6:30 pm from Rome-Fiumicino Airport for Ulaanbataar - Chinggis Khan International Airport. For this Apostolic Journey, he will be travelling on an ITA... more
AirlinesPlanes. New American flights to Italy
Besides Naples, Venice and Rome, other routes to European capitals
The US carrier American Airlines has announced the launch of new air connections between North America and Europe. The direct flight between the "Ugo Niutta" airport of Naples-Capodichino and the international... more
AirportsUS ambassador designate to Italy
Washington's nomination after more than two years: Jack Markell at Villa Taverna
Jack Markell is the new US ambassador to Italy. Our country was one of the few offices still vacant (as of January 20, 2021), the only one among the great States in which Washington had appointed only... more
Civil aviation"Labace 2023" (2): new helicopter contracts announced in Latin America
During official ceremonies of the airshow ongoing in San Paolo
Leonardo confirms its reference position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during official ceremonies held at "LABACE 2023" (8-10 August in Sao Paulo). Gruppomodena... more
Civil aviation"Labace 2023" aeronautical show started
The event is held in Brazil from August 8 to 10 - VIDEO
The 18th edition of the "Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (Labace) 2023" aviation show has kicked off in the last few hours. The event is held from August 8 to 10 in the city of... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Lisbon with ITA Airways' airplane
A-320 will depart from Rome-Fiumicino next Wednesday in the morning
On World Youth Day, the Holy Father will depart on August 2nd at 07:50 am from Rome-Fiumicino to Figo Maduro air base in Lisbon, traveling with ITA Airways.ITA Airways has chosen the A-320neo with a new... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): new BoD, who they are
The biographies of the president Turicchi and of the board members Valeria Vaccaro and Francesco Spada
New three-member board of directors for national carrier ITA Airways. It was nominated by the shareholders' meeting held yesterday afternoon at the company headquarters in Rome-Fiumicino. The new board... more
AirlinesAgreement between the unions and the B-787 aircraft component company
Positive consequences for Italian Leonardo Group which builds fuselages in Grottaglie
Provisional agreement between the engineers' union and the US company Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures which builds important components for Boeing aircraft... more
AirportsSuccess for the "Paris Air Show 2023"
A lot of Italianism among the stands and to close the French acrobatic team - VIDEO
The 54th edition of the "Paris Air Show", which was held at the Le Bourget airport, concluded yesterday. Among the 2500 exhibitors present at the show there were also many Italian companies of international... more
AirlinesATR announces 22 aircraft orders
The announcement at the "Paris Air Show"
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer Avions de Transport Régional (ATR), a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo specializing in the construction of turboprop aircraft for regional flight, announced... more
AirlinesITA Airways: some people are leaving
Nicolò Mardegan is abandoning Communications at a awkward moment
The current Chief of Communications and Director of Institutional Affairs of the national air carrier ITA Airways, Nicolò Mardegan, will leave the company to take up a new position in the state-owned... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: the names of Cingolani architecture
Mariani took the Tempest project, supermanaged by Carlo Gualdaroni
The Leonardo Group -which operates in the aerospace, defense and security sectors- has presented the new corporate organization chart. The management team has been reduced to 8 reports from the managing... more
AirlinesITA Airways meets the press in Washington
New direct flight from Rome and its new connections for the 2023 Summer season
Last night during a press briefing that took place in the characteristic "Mi Vida" venue in Washington DC, ITA Airways presented its new direct flight between Rome-Fiumicino and the US capital, its news... more
AirportsVlora airport: activists defend flamingos
The protest: the dock under construction would threaten the Narta lagoon
The new Albanian airport under construction near the city of Vlora worries environmentalists. At the heart of their fears is the possible alteration of the ecosystem of the Narta lagoon, near which the... more
AerospaceLeonardo: term of office of CEO Profumo
For two consecutive terms; no severance payments or benefits
With reference to the termination of the office of CEO of Alessandro Profumo, in office for two consecutive terms from 16 May 2017 until 9 May 2023, Leonardo announces the following. The Company’s Board of... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Budapest with ITA Airways
Departure next Friday morning on A-320neo aircraft at zero CO2
The Holy Father will depart on April 28 at 8:15 am from Rome-Fiumicino Airport to Budapest-"Ferenc Liszt" International Airport. For this upcoming Apostolic Journey, he will be travelling on an ITA Airways... more
AirlinesLazzerini (2): brand Alitalia will back to the skies
"A couple of interesting projects for the relaunch it on the aviation market"
The CEO of the national air carrier ITA Airways, Fabio Lazzerini, said yesterday that "a couple of interesting projects" are being studied for the relaunch of the old Alitalia brand, which will therefore... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the future of the airline
Lazzerini: "Intercontinental flights, an opportunity that brings benefits to medium and short-haul"
The flag carrier ITA Airways will bet more and more on intercontinental air connections and intermodality. Not ideas, but concrete projects with new investments to enhance train-plane integration. The... more
AirlinesAirplane-train. ITA Airways towards an integrated and sustainable mobility
In collaboration with Aeroporti di Roma and Trenitalia
ITA Airways towards an increasingly integrated and sustainable mobility: launching today is a new "rail+plane" product developed in cooperation with Aeroporti di Roma and Trenitalia. This new product offering... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: no more captains of finance, let's go with skills
Towards the appointments of the chairman and the new Chief Executive Officer
The names change, but there is a risk that everything will remain the same. The assignment of the new Italian government starts the match on the appointments of the highest offices of publicly-owned companies.... more
AirportsSuperJet International: new shareholder from the United Arab Emirates
Relaunch plan provides for investments equal to 190 million Euro
SuperJet International (Sji), an Italian aerospace company based in Venice, will continue its activities with a new Emirati shareholder. Mark AB Capital Investments (Mark Ab), based in the United Arab... more
AirlinesITA Airways: 100% Lufthansa in two years
The German group expects the Italian airline to reach break-even by 2025
The exclusive negotiation between the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) and the German aviation group Lufthansa, for the privatization of the national air carrier ITA Airways, is now in full... more