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AirlinesLufthansa considers takeover of Air Europa
The German carrier is targeting Latin American routes, but not only...
The rumors about Lufthansa's interest in a minority stake in Air Europa are a further sign of its consolidation in the aviation sector, especially in Europe. Lufthansa, already one of the continent's leading... more
Civil aviationAirbus sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024
Orders for 455 units, came from 182 customers in 42 Countries
Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The orders... more
Civil aviationPresidential planes: Trump proposes new look for Air Force One
It aims to modernise its aesthetics in the wake of the "renewal", but in "due time"...
Speaking to reporters aboard the presidential plane Air Force One, Donald Trump expressed his intention to change its iconic colors. The President described the aircraft as a "special airplane", but noted... more
Civil aviationColombia: Petro grants presidential plane for repatriation of nationals
After giving in to Trump's demands, he will facilitate the return of Colombians expelled from the US
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as announced by the new American President in these hours, has given in to Trump's threat of duties and sanctions, even making the presidential plane available to facilitate... more
AirlinesTurbulence forces United plane into emergency with 256 on board
Sudden and repeated losses of altitude cause injuries, even serious ones, among passengers and crew
A United Airlines B-787/8 Dreamliner plane, which took off last Friday from the "Muhammed Murtala" international airport in Lagos, Nigeria, bound for Washington-Dulles airport, while en route to the Ivory... more
AirlinesAirbus Beluga Transport closes its doors
The unit dedicated to the transportation of special cargo with A-300/600ST Beluga aircraft
According to rumors in these hours, confirmed by a spokesperson of the European giant, Airbus Beluga Transport, the unit created in 2022 (and had obtained the French air operator certificate for the division... more
Civil aviationUS territories security: Trump's first measures to defend borders
Increased ground troops and more helicopters at US southern border
Acting US Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses released a statement on the Department of Defense's (DoD) actions in response to President Trump 's executive order on border security. The statement reads:... more
Civil aviationBoeing reports preliminary fourth quarter results
Impacted by the IAM work stoppage
The Boeing Company announced yesterday it will recognize impacts to its financial results related to the IAM (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) work stoppage and agreement,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Minister Tajani signs first agreement between Italy and Mongolia
In view of the activation of direct connections between the two States - PHOTO
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Antonio Tajani, signed today at the Farnesina (headquarters of the Ministry) the first agreement on aircraft and transport... more
AirlinesItalian Enac: President Di Palma met Joerg Eberhart, new CEO of ITA
About airline strategies and objectives after merger
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President Pierluigi Di Palma met yesterday the new CEO of ITA Airways, Joerg Eberhart, to discuss the carrier's strategies and objectives in light of the recent... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Trump revises FAA hiring criteria
Stop the policy that favored "Diversity, equity, and inclusion"; priority for "Safety and efficiency"
One of the first measures implemented by the new American President Donald J Trump was to get his hands on the hiring criteria within the Faa, Federal Aviation Administration, or the agency of the US Department... more
AirlinesEurowings opens direct flight connection Cologne-Bonn to Porto
From 1st May, it will be the fifth new route in the 2025 Summer schedule from the German airport
From the side of the Rhine to the Atlantic coast: starting on 1 May, Eurowings will be offering a direct flight to Porto from Cologne-Bonn Airport. The port city in northern Portugal will be served three... more
AirlinesRyanair calls for abolition of municipal surcharge in Italy
In exchange for the elimination of the tax, it proposes significant investments
For Ryanair, Summer 2025 is expected to be an "important" season but without growth, with "flat" traffic. This is due to the impact of the municipal additional tax, which weighs 6.5 euros per passenger.... more
AirportsHouston reopens its three airports to aircraft and traffic
The storm that caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights has passed, only in the Texas circuit
"George Bush" International Airport, "William P. Hobby" Airport and "Ellington Airport", all part of the Houston, Texas airport circuit, have reopened this morning. They were closed to air traffic all... more
AccidentsJeju Air plane tragedy: ILS facility to be removed at Muan Airport
Or rather the reinforced concrete housing against which the B-737/800 crashed
The Muan incident has highlighted the need for a review of South Korea's airport infrastructure, and of the concrete ILS shelters located in critical areas more
AirlinesBoeing partners to advance SAF production and reduce emissions
It will foster supply in the Nordics to help meet global demand
Boeing has become a key project development partner of Norsk e-Fuel, supporting one of Europe’s first industrial scale Power-to-Liquids (PtL) facilities. The industry’s investment will accelerate the pro... more
AirlinesITA Airways at the International Tourism Fair in Madrid
The 45th edition of "Fitur" takes place from 22nd to 26th January
ITA Airways participates in "FITUR 2025", the International Tourism Fair, takes place from January 22 to 26 at IFEMA Exhibition Center in Madrid. Now in its 45th edition, it is the premier annual event... more
AirportsSteady growth for Belgrade Airport in 2024
Significant increase in flights and passengers
Belgrade "Nikola Tesla" Airport recorded a solid performance in 2024 (as of December 31), with almost 8.4 million passengers, marking a 5.3% increase compared to 2023 and a significant +36% compared to... more
Civil aviationIATA: inaugural "World Data Symposium" in Dublin, Ireland
The event will take place in February hosted by Aer Lingus
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the inaugural IATA "World Data Symposium" (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26-27 February.Hosted by Aer Lingus and held under the theme of “Digital ski... more
Civil aviationHigh-speed Internet takes flight on ATR aircraft
Starlink certification granted by EASA to -72 model - VIDEO
ATR continues to elevate the standards of regional air travel by introducing Starlink high-speed internet connectivity onboard its aircraft. After successful test flights carried out on ATR’s 72/600 t... more
AirportsPlanes grounded at Houston airports: flights suspended due to bad weather
Today's temporary measure affects the "George Bush", the "William P. Hobby", and the Ellington Yard
"To prioritize the safety of our passengers and staff, and due to extremely hazardous road conditions throughout Houston, flight operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport... more
AirlinesITA Airways resumes flights between Tel Aviv and Rome
From next February 1st, initially with a daily frequency
ITA Airways announces that starting February 1, connections between Tel Aviv-"Ben Gurion" and Rome-Fiumicino will be gradually resumed, initially with one daily frequency and, from February 16, with an... more
AirlinesEurowings starts fleet modernization with 40 new B-737/8 Max aircraft
Investment of 5 billion for a more efficient and sustainable fleet
Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings has received the green light to purchase 40 new B-737/8 Max aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2027 and be completed by 2032.The new airplanes, which will replace the current... more
AirportsEU: commercial flights reach 6.7 million in 2024
The highest count of them was recorded in Amsterdam-Schiphol
In 2024, 6.7 million commercial flights were recorded in the EU, 5.8% more compared with 2023 (6.3 million). Despite this increase, the number of flights remained below the pre-pandemic levels in 2019 (... more
AirlinesPlanes and partnerships: Qantas enters Aapa
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, which represents 1/3 of global traffic
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) today announced the addition of Australian carrier Qantas Airways to its members.“A long-standing member like Qantas will not only strengthen our association’s voi... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2). Lufthansa Group finalizes 41 percent stake
Michael Trestl (39) will be responsible for the holistic integration
The Lufthansa Group will provide further information at a press conference in Rome on 03 February, 2025 more
AirlinesTwo appointments at Lufthansa Cargo, from the beginning of the year and from March 2025
New leaders for Europe & Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS regions
Lufthansa Cargo is welcoming two executives to new positions at the start of the year: Andre Schulz, previously Head of Region Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS, took over as Head of Region Europe... more
AirlinesITA Airways: first meeting of the new Board of Directors
Appointed by the assembly in the last days - PHOTOS
The new Board of Directors of ITA Airways convened today, appointed by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of ITA Airways held on January 15 implementing the agreements entered into in June 2023 and the... more
AirlinesAvolon completes acquisition of Castlelake Aviation
Its portfolio thus grows to 1129 aircraft
Ireland-based Avolon, a leading global aviation leasing finance company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Castlelake Aviation from Castlelake LP. The $5 billion transaction was announced... more
AirlinesThat bad Pakistan Airlines AD, which however corrects the aim...
Plane points to Eiffel Tower to announce resumption of flights to Europe, but evokes 9/11
Bad times for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), in the eye of the storm because of a rather unfortunate social media AD, which has sparked controversy around the world in recent days. The image shows... more
Civil aviationTelespazio Iberica and Leonardo: contract to counter forest fire on Canary Islands
By the Falco Evo, remotely piloted aircraft
Telespazio Ibérica, a reference company in geo-information in Spain, and the industrial group Leonardo, a global player in Aerospace, Defense and Security (AD&S), will work together to protect the Canary... more
AccidentsSpaceX: 7th Starship launch fails; booster recovered
FAA brief suspension of air traffic due to risk of debris falling to Earth - 2 VIDEOS
The 7th launch "served as a reminder that developmental tests, by definition, are unpredictable", reported the press release issued yesterday by SpaceX after the failure of the venture. Starship had successfully... more
AirlinesEmirates Sky Cargo wet-leases two more 747 airplanes
Approaches 2025 with +15% in cargo capacity to meet growing global demand
Emirates SkyCargo, to meet growing global demand that has continued to grow with no signs of slowing down throughout 2024, has wet-leased two additional Boeing 747 freighter aircraft, starting 2025 with... more
AirlinesRyanair will reduce the air traffic in Summer 2025 with Spain
-18%: loss of 12 routes and 800,000 seats due to che airport costs by Aena
The low-cost cancels flights in two airports and reduces traffic in other five regional ones more
AirlinesChronically delayed planes: US DOT sues Southwest Airlines
The Department of Transportation also fined Frontier Airlines for the same reason on three routes
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced yesterday a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for routinely operating multiple flights on chronic delays, a practice that has disrupted the travel of... more
AirlinesNew uniform for Premium & Vip Passenger Services team at Emirates hub in Dubai
Reserved for ground personnel of the elite unit for high profile clients
Emirates has officially launched a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team at Dubai International Airport. The new uniform echoes the airline’s iconic cabin crew look, but i... more
AirlinesAzul executes non-binding MoU with GOL
According to a structure to be defined between the parties
Azul SA has executed with Abra (Azul and Abra being referred to as “Parties”), the controlling holding company of Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes SA (“Gol”), a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”)... more
Civil aviationEASA signs agreement with military defence group OCCAR
To enhance European aviation safety
The Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet, and the Executive Administration Director of the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Organisation... more
AirlinesITA Airways new BoD appointed: Lufthansa's statement
Joerg Eberhart and Lorenza Maggio two of five members -PHOTOS
Joerg Eberhart and Lorenza Maggio have been appointed yesterday among the five-member Board of Directors of ITA Airways: Lufthansa's statement.Joerg Eberhart (54) has been responsible for the strategic... more
AirlinesITA Airways appoints new Board of Directors
Sandro Pappalardo is the president, Joerg Eberhart is the CEO
The Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Italia Trasporto Aereo SpA (“ITA Airways”) met today and appointed the new Board of Directors of the air carrier, composed of five members, specifically Antonella Bal... more
AirlinesITA Airways top changes: Turicchi resigns
New key appointments in sight for the Italian airline
Antonino Turicchi is leaving the presidency of ITA Airways, marking a significant change in the air company's governance. According to "Il Sole 24 Ore", his resignation comes amid tensions between the... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL and JAA TO signed the MoU
Strengthening strategic collaboration to enhance aviation training
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations looks to build on the core strengths of both organisations, combining EUROCONTROL’s expertise in air traffic management (ATM) with J... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines takes off with "sharkskin" for the first time
Modification of its three more long-haul aircraft by March 2025
The first Austrian Airlines B-777/200ER equipped with the AeroSHARK surface technology has successfully completed its maiden flight. Last night, the long-haul aircraft with the registration OE-LPC took... more
AirlinesLufthansa-ITA Airways: the signature postponed to the day after tomorrow
Everything postponed until January 15th, the last day to finalize the agreement
Lufthansa’s acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways will be delayed by 48 hours. Originally scheduled for today, January 13, 2025, the shareholders’ meeting and subsequent appointment of the new board of... more
Civil aviationS-300 Uas selected for major European defence project
Agreement by Schiebel, as part of the Seacure consortium led by Thales
Schiebel, as part of the Seacure consortium led by Thales, has been awarded a grant agreement under the European Defence Fund’s call for unmanned anti-submarine and seabed warfare solutions.The Seacure (... more
Civil aviationStratolaunch awarded agreement by MDA for hypersonic flight test campaign
For a value of USD 24.7 million
Stratolaunch announced it has been awarded a $24.7M million competitive agreement by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to support national defense objectives through a groundbreaking hypersonic flight test... more
AccidentsTragedy in Colombia: helicopter locates plane wreck with 10 on board
Cessna 402C missing Wednesday, crashed in hard-to-access wooded area - VIDEO
Colombian Civil Aviation Authority Announces Beginning of Difficult Victims Recovery Phase more
Civil aviationAirbus reports 766 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2024
Its financial results will be disclosed on 20 February 2025
Airbus delivered 766 commercial airplanes to 86 customers around the world in 2024. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 878 gross new orders. As a result, its 2024 year end backlog stood at 8,658... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. The strikes of today in Italy
Four ones: three for 24 hours and one lasting four, Milan airports and Venice
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has released the list of strikes planned for today, on Friday 10 January 2025.In detail, the protests concern:10/01/2025, Ost Cub Trasporti union,... more
Civil aviationLufthansa Group issued hybrid bond and strengthens its capital base
With a total volume of EUR 500 million
Deutsche Lufthansa AG successfully issued an unsecured euro hybrid bond with a total volume of 500 million euros yesterday afternoon, January 8, following investor meetings on the previous day. The bond... more