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AirlinesVirgin Australia orders 14 planes
These will be added to the current 85 aircraft that are part of the fleet
Virgin Australia announced the expansion of its fleet with six new Boeing MAX-8 aircraft today. The initiative aims to satisfy the increase in travel demand from passengers. This brings the total number... more
Civil aviation"European Rotors" 2023 is underway
It will be held in the Spanish capital from 27 to 30 November
The "European Rotors" 2023 helicopter show is starting soon in Spain. The event will be held from 27 to 30 November 2023 in the Spanish capital Madrid. The main aircraft manufacturing companies, component... 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
AirlinesAerolíneas Argentinas towards privatization
Pilots and air transport unions protest, national mobilization announced
Argentine air transport unions have said they will oppose plans to privatize national carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas. An initiative strongly supported by the new President of the Republic Javier Milei,... more
AirlinesItaly: air strike today November 24th
A 24 hour mobilization confirmed in the airport sector
Today is a 24-hour national strike in the air transport sector. Arms folded from 00:01 to 11:59pm for employees of companies that offer airport handling services; for ground staff of air carriers; for... more
AirlinesCJ of EU on State aid during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Court dismisses the appeals by Ryanair on support measures by France and Sweden in 2020
In March 2020, France notified the European Commission of an aid measure in the form of a deferral of the payment of civil aviation tax and solidarity tax on airline tickets. That deferral, which benefited... more
AirlinesUSA: American flight attendants on strike
They plan to mobilize close to the Christmas and New Year holidays
Flight attendants of American Airlines are planning a strike ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. This is a move with which the sector union wants to stimulate progress in negotiations with the... more
AirlinesUSA: disruption expected over the weekend
In view of the numerous return flights after Thanksgiving
The numerous trips booked for Thanksgiving Day (November 23) are causing various disruptions in the air transport sector. This involves not only large airport hubs, but also smaller airports. Such as the... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: EU operation notification soon
Meloni: after "Problem that Brussels is asking to resolve, we hope for an immediate response"
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Lufthansa aviation Group are ready to send to Brussels the official notification of the privatization offer of the national carrier ITA Airways,... more
Civil aviationIsrael: towards a truce with Hamas
Talks mediated by the US and Qatar continue
The truce on the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis in the Gaza Strip is postponed. The Hamas militia group, which controls those territories, have not yet ratified the ceasefire agreement. The... more
AirportsDLR and Hamburg Airport present joint hydrogen roadmap
H2 potential for medium-sized airports
On the way to climate-friendly flight – today, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Hamburg Airport presented a roadmap that sets out the steps required to develop a hydrogen infrastructure at medium-sized a... more
AirlinesUSA: applause for pilots' mental health initiative of FAA
It involves a change in mentality that takes time and will not be immediate
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a change to monitor the mental health of American airline pilots. The professionals themselves feel they need treatment for depression and are... more
AirlinesSAS avoids bankruptcy
US court approves company rescue procedure
The cut in handling services at airports, the protest of its pilots, the concern of shareholders. More than a year after the announcement of the imminent bankruptcy, in the absence of a serious recapitalization... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines bets on hydrogen
Air carrier objective to decarbonize travel
The Japanese carrier Japan Airlines will focus on hydrogen. The long-term objective is to decarbonise its scheduled air transport activities by 2050. To achieve this goal, the company has signed various... more
AirportsUSA: multiple delays at airports
Important test ahead of the end of year holidays; ranking of worst airports
In the United States, Thanksgiving celebrations are approaching (November 23) and the airports are seeing the first delayed and cancelled flight connections. A phenomenon linked to multiple factors: staff... more
Civil aviation505th Bell 505 helicopter delivered
It will be configured for corporate transportation
Bell Textron Inc. announced the delivery of the 505th Bell 505 aircraft to North America based operator, Austin Claborn. The aircraft will be configured for corporate transportation.Certified by Transport... more
AirlinesUSA: dozens of flights cancelled
The hell week for Thanksgiving begins
The expected hell week for air transport in the United States has got off to a great start. In the main American airports today there are few cancelled flights. It could have been worse, considering that... more
CargoUAE will produce its own helicopters
Decision after dissolution of partnership with Russia
The Strategic Development Fund (SDF) of the United Arab Emirates will independently develop the future VRT-500 and VRT-300 aircraft. This is a decision following the freezing of diplomatic and commercial... more
AirlinesSMBC Aviation Capital orders 60 A-320neo Family aircraft
This new one ensures it will have a continuous delivery stream to beyond the end of the decade
The aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered a further 60 A-320neo Family aircraft taking its total for the type to nearly 340 planes purchased directly from Airbus.Together with its existing... more
AirlinesItaly: air strike on November 24th
A 24-hour mobilization throughout the sector: handling, airlines, airports and satellite activities
A 24-hour Italian strike in the air transport sector proclaimed for Friday 24 November 2023. The mobilization was called by the unions Federazione lavoratori aeroportuali italiani (FLAI), Unione sindacale... more
AirlinesUSA (2): aircraft transport loses quality
One million flights delayed, one in four, 22.33% from January to August
The US air transport efficiency crisis has reached its peak today. The phenomenon has actually been going on for some years, but never before has there been such a high number of canceled and postponed... more
AirlinesIsrael: peace summit in China
Beijing "fully supports" two-state solution
National media reported that Israel occupied the courthouse in the Gaza Strip today. Another move with a high symbolic value after the Tel Aviv military had first entered parliament in recent days and... more
AirlinesUnited States: week of fire begins
Millions of passengers travelling for Thanksgiving
Hot week for flights in the United States. In fact, today begins a period in which a few million travelers will take a flight to visit friends, relatives and family to celebrate Thanksgiving together (November... more
Civil aviationJosé Gustavo new VP of Sales for Embraer D&S in Europe and Africa
With more than 20 years of experience
Embraer Defense & Security today appointed José Gustavo as the new Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Europe and Africa. He will be based in Lisbon, Portugal, under the leadership of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and traffic: FAA accelerates selection of ATCs
Fewer qualifications and training for new hires, the focus is on beginners and experience
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been trying for months to solve the problem of the shortage of air traffic controllers. However, initiatives adopted by the authority have made some experts... more
Civil aviationItaly: Government says no to sale of Microtecnica
Negotiations to sell an Italian-American company to the French Safran
The Italian Government would have said no to the acquisition of the Microtecnica company (Collins Aerospace Group), which produces components for aircraft, by the French company Safran, specialized in... more
Civil aviationKenya flood: SAR helicopters in action
Meteorologists predict heavy rainfall until the first quarter of 2024
Helicopters in action in Kenya where a flood required the evacuation of 80,000 families. In fact, in the last week heavy rains have hit East Africa, causing floods and landslides in Somalia and Ethiopia.... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: notification to Brussels postponed
The dossier was supposed to be sent to the European antitrust authority by November
The sending of documents relating to the privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways has been postponed to early December, with the offer to purchase 41% of the capital by the German aviation... more
Civil aviationFirst successes for Saudi maritime drones
The main export program involves their use on ships
The UAE company Abu Dhabi Ship Building (Edge Group) has introduced several HT-100 multi-role drone helicopters into its fleet. The purchase of these unmanned aircraft is part of one of the company's main... more
Airlines"Dubai Airshow": last day of events
On display are many commercial aircraft, space launch rockets and military aircraft - VIDEO
Fifth and last day of shows at the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). Stimulating and eventful days for aviation and military aeronautics enthusiasts, with dozens of performances... more
AirlinesJoint statement of ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group trade unions
"We call on the European Commission to support the merger timely and positively"
"As representatives of all employees at ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group we fully support the planned industrial partnership and stake investment entry of ITA Airways by Lufthansa Group.We call on the European... more
AirlinesEmirates orders 15 more A-350/900 planes
In the occasion of "Dubai Airshow", event ongoing until tomorrow
Emirates has signed an order for an additional 15 A-350/900s at the "Dubai Airshow" (November 13-17), taking its total order to 65 aircraft. The A-350 is the widebody aircraft and the long range reference i... more
AirlinesUSA: fine of 40,000 dollars to a passenger
Decision of a federal district court in Arizona
An harassing passenger has been fined 38,952 dollars in the United States, a federal district court in Arizona ruled in favor of American Airlines. The company appealed against the traveler who had argued... more
Civil aviationEDGE's Etimad and ELT Group set roadmap for electronic warfare systems logistics hub
For ELT the localization in UAE of logistic activities is not limited to a pure efficiency increase of the services
Etimad Holding and ELT Group signed yesterday an implementation plan to establish a UAE-based integrated logistics support (ILS) hub for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems in the UAE, which will serve as... more
AirportsTensions in the Balkans over the name of the airport
Croats and Serbs are at each other's throats over dedicate an airport to Ruder Boskovic
There is tension between Croats and Serbs over the new name of Dubrovnik airport, recently dedicated to "Ruder Boskovic", an 18th century intellectual, astronomer, mathematician and polymath, one of the... more
Aerospace"Dubai Airshow": fourth day of events
On display are planes, aerospace systems and many air taxis, of all shapes and sizes - VIDEO
We have reached the fourth day of the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). They were intense days for aviation and military aeronautics enthusiasts, with dozens of performances... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Airshow": international premiere for Ka-32 helicopter
Russia presents firefighting aircraft for the first time abroad
At the international "Dubai Airshow" 2023 (13-17 November) the Russian helicopter manufacturer Russian Helicopters (Rostec Group) presented for the first time abroad its new Kamov Ka-32А11М aircraft, a... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines in it for the long-haul: commits to a further 11 A-350/900 planes
The signing of the MoU took place at "Dubai Airshow"
Ethiopian’s flagship carrier, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 11 additional A-350/900 airplanes to be added to its existing fleet. The latest agreement takes a... more
Civil aviationAirships are back in fashion
Three companies are working on building "Pathfinder 1"
Airships will be back in fashion. Three companies are certain of this that are investing in these aircraft, which have now become sophisticated and above all ecological. Among the companies involved in... more
AirlinesParma Airport: face to face with the Canadian fund
President of Centerline Airport Partners Group landed this morning
The president and CEO of the Canadian Centerline Airport Partners Group, Andrew O'Brian, landed this morning at the "Giuseppe Verdi" international airport in Parma. He was welcomed by the president of... more
AirportsDubai relaunches the mega airport
Full operation in 2030, in the meantime we are working on expansion projects
The management of the airport management company Dubai Airports said that plans for the expansion of the "Muḥammad Rashid Al Maktum" airport, located on the southwestern outskirts of the city, are being d... more
AerospaceAt the "Dubai Airshow" air taxis reign supreme
Images from the stands on the second day of the event - VIDEO
The third day of shows in the skies and on the ground at the international "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November) kicks off today. Over 1400 exhibitors from 95 countries, 20 pavilions from producing countries... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport: no limits on flights
Government backs down in the face of pressure from airlines and the EU
The Netherlands renounced its plan to limit the maximum number of flights to and from Amsterdam-Schiphol airport (maximum 450,000 flights per year) in recent hours. It's a government initiative that should... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines orders for up to 67 Boeing aircraft
For 11 Dreamliner and 20 MAX, for 36 more jets
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced yesterday the carrier has agreed to order 11 B-787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement,... more
AirlinesEgyptair announced order for 10 A-350/900 airplanes
The signing took place at the "2023 Dubai Airshow"
Egyptair customers will soon be flying to destinations around the globe aboard new A-350/900s, after the airline disclosed an order for 10 aircraft at the "Dubai Airshow" (November 13-17). Once added... more
AirlinesUSA: FAA gives mental support to pilots
New committee to raise staff awareness and help them report inconveniences
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will create a new committee to support pilots and accompany them through daily challenges that can impact their mental health. The announcement... more
Airports"Dubai Airshow": second day begins
Many new features and technology on display, rockets, engines and planes - PHOTO GALLERY
Second day of shows in the skies and on the ground at the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). On display are commercial and military aircraft, planes, helicopters, drones, vertical... more
Airlinesflydubai orders 30 Dreamliner airplanes
And Royal Jordanian four B-787/9s
Brief from Dubai. Boeing and flydubai announced yesterday an agreement to purchase 30 B-787/9 Dreamliners as the airline diversifies its fleet with the introduction of widebody jets. In a signing ceremony... more
Civil aviationPlanes and helicopters. EU extends aid for firefighting
Extends funding for Member States until 2027
The Council of the European Union approved the extension In recent hours, until the end of 2027, of funding for Member States that rent firefighting planes and helicopters. This is a transitional measure... more
AirlinesDubai. Emirates orders nearly 100 more widebody airplanes
55 B-777/9 and 35 B-777/8, expanding its order of B-777X to 205 units
Boeing and Emirates announced today that the world's largest 777 operator has placed an order for 90 B-777X airplanes, including 55 B-777/9 and 35 B-777/8 jets. The new order, which increases Emirates'... more