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Curiosities80th since the end of World War II: China announces an unprecedented parade
It will take place on September 3rd, and will demonstrate its strength by showcasing its most advanced military technologies
Beijing will on this occasion receive a visit from Putin, in a geopolitical climate that today sees the Dragon maintaining a position of active "neutrality" but with growing global assertiveness more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. European Parliament revolutionizes passenger rights regulations
Stop extra fees for carry-on luggage, rapid refunds with increased protections, also for integrated travel solutions
A significant breakthrough for millions of air travellers in Europe: the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has today adopted, by a large majority, a series of proposals aimed at strengthening... more
DefenseToday a summit between Putin and the Iranian Foreign Minister in Russia
Officially, to request Moscow's diplomatic support, but unofficially...
Russian President Vladimir Putin received today at the Kremlin the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The meeting, which assumes crucial importance in light of recent Israeli airstrikes against... more
Government actsBrief. Italian Farnesina activates charter aircraft link to return Italians from Israel
Organized by the crisis unit, it will take off from Sharm el Sheikh on June 22; total cost EUR 500
Brief from Italy. To facilitate the return to Italy of Italian nationals currently in Israel, the Crisis Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating the organisation of a charter flight departing... more
AccidentsSmoke from Leap-1B engines on B-737 MAX aircraft: NTSB recommends urgent measures
Additional recommendations for the Leap-1A engines on the A-320. FAA, EASA, and CAA China also involved
The American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an urgent safety recommendation yesterday. The goal is to address the risk of smoke in the cabin or cockpit on aircraft equipped with CFM... more
AirlinesEnac strengthens the Italian role in the strategic aviation tables at ICAO Eur/Nat DGCA 2025
Italy candidate for the 2026 edition of the Meeting, strengthening leadership and global collaborations
The president of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Pierluigi Di Palma, together with the Director General Alexander d’Orsogna and the Deputy Director General Fabio Nicolai, actively participated i... more
AerospaceSpace. Urso-Aschbacher meeting: "Italy candidate for ESA Council Ministerial Presidency"
CM25 ESA, space exploration and international cooperation among the strategic topics addressed
The meeting was held in Paris on the occasion of the 55th Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace – Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, in the presence of the president of the Italian Space Agency, Teodoro Valente more
Civil aviationUS-China agreement: strategic minerals for defense in exchange for tariff easing
Preliminary trade contract redefines balances. Is Boeing's future in China changing?
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has just announced a significant development in the complex trade relations with China: a preliminary agreement focusing on the supply of rare minerals... more
DefenseReduction in F-35 aircraft orders: new budget strategies for US Defense
Redistribution of funds and impacts on the production lines of the program
The US Department of Defense recently informed Capitol Hill of a significant reduction in orders for F-35 fighter jets destined for the United States Air Force (USAF), marking a contraction from 48 to... more
AirportsDrone attacks from Ukraine cause airport closures in Russia
Extraordinary measures to contain risks to Russian strategic infrastructures
This morning, numerous Russian airports, including the four main international hubs in Moscow and the one in Saint Petersburg, were temporarily closed due to drone air attacks launched from Ukraine. The... more
AerospaceNATO. Rutte: what are the priorities on the agenda for the upcoming summit in The Hague
First and foremost, a 400% enhancement of air and missile defense to counter new global threats
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will deliver an urgent message today during an event organized by the think tank Chatham House, outlining the priorities ahead of the Atlantic Alliance summit scheduled... more
AirportsSicily (Italy): additional municipal tax on airline tickets abolished
The new law concerns the four smaller airports on the island. Airgest celebrates
Ombra: "The regional government is writing an important chapter for Sicilian mobility". Alongside the abolition of the tax on airline tickets, there is also the fight against high airfare prices, investments in the airport terminal, and the enhancement of the Palermo-Trapani railway network more
AirlinesEuropean skies forbidden: Suriname and Tanzania on the EU blacklist
All air carriers of the two countries banned, due to serious deficiencies in oversight, operational, and regulatory compliance
The number of carriers banned from the continent rises to 169, with a constant focus on passenger protection more
Civil aviationUSA. NBAA: investing in air traffic infrastructure is a "national imperative"
President Ed Bolen urges Congress to reform the ATC
It also strongly supports the investment plan for 14,000 air traffic controllers, presented by Transport Secretary Duffy a month ago. more
AirlinesSkyguide removes capacity restrictions at Geneva airport
Announced yesterday due to a technical issue, resolved within a few hours with a software update
As a precautionary measure, yesterday, June 2, 2025, Skyguide, the Swiss air traffic control service, announced a 20% reduction in the arrival capacity at Geneva Airport. A mere temporary safety measure,... more
AirlinesLuis Gallego at the helm of IATA: what can be expected?
Leadership and strategic challenges in leading the Global Air Transport Association
Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), was appointed chairman of the board of governors of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) from June 2, 2025. Although his appointment... more
AirportsRomania: green light for a major investment to modernize four key airports
Almost €100 million to prevent delays in works and strengthen national and European air connectivity
The Romanian Government announced yesterday a significant allocation of funds aimed at the infrastructural enhancement of four strategic airports in the country. With an approved amount of 484.1 million... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: South Korea intensifies security checks
Hefty fines for Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T'way Air due to maintenance deficiencies. Sanctions totaling 2.6 million USD
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea has imposed substantial financial penalties on three major companies -Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T'way Air- for serious violations of maintenance... more
DefenseNew Delhi includes private companies in the development of the AMCA stealth aircraft
The industries will be able to compete for the construction of the fifth-generation fighter prototype /2 VIDEOS
The first prototypes are expected to be ready by 2028; service entry is scheduled for 2035 more
AccidentsBoeing avoids criminal trial for B-737 MAX aircraft disasters
An agreement worth over one billion dollars reopens the debate on American justice
The US Department of Justice reaches agreement with aerospace giant, sparking mixed reactions among victims' families and observers more
Civil defenseDevastating floods hit Australia: helicopters in flight to rescue isolated livestock
New South Wales deploys aerial vehicles to deliver emergency fodder to farmers
Thousands of animals at risk and isolated cities after torrential rains hit the southeast of the country more
DefenseFinland-Russia tension: Helsinki summons ambassador after alleged airspace violation
Two Russian military aircraft reportedly violated airspace near Porvoo last Friday
Relations between Finland and Russia have worsened following an alleged incident involving two Russian military aircraft violating Finnish airspace last Friday, May 23, 2025. In response, the Finnish Ministry... more
Civil aviationRussia cuts funds for civil aviation: -22% for purchase and maintenance of airplanes and helicopters
But the short-term impact is minimized due to delays in the delivery of new Russian aircraft
The Russian Government is set to make a significant cut in funding for civil aviation programs, with subsidies expected to be cut by nearly a quarter. According to Russian media, including the financial... more
Civil aviationPakistan extends airspace closure to India: airlines bear the brunt
The ban concerns both civilian and military aircraft: airlines divert routes and increase operating costs
Pakistan today announced the extension of the closure of its airspace to all Indian civil and military aircraft and those operated by Indian airlines for a further month, until June 24, 2025. The decision,... more
DefenseUSA. Department of State approves potential sale of helicopters to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Model AW-119Kx and related equipment for an estimated cost of 100 million dollars
The US Department of State has given its approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which includes AW-119Kx helicopters and related equipment, with an estimated value of... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. GOL reemerges from the Chapter 11 restructuring
After the approval from the US Bankruptcy Court, it soars towards the future with strengthened liquidity and reduced debts
The Brazilian low-cost airline Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes is poised to complete its corporate restructuring process, culminating in the approval of its reorganization plan by a US bankruptcy court.... more
Civil aviationThe United States agree: Qatar's aircraft will be an Air Force One. But there's a catch...!
Not enough with the controversies over timing and costs. The Congress's approval is missing: and the atmosphere heats up
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has formally accepted the Boeing 747-8I VIP aircraft, with registration number P4-HBJ donated by Qatar, with the intention of using it as a future Air Force... more
DefenseTrump unveils the "Golden Dome," American space missile defense plan
The return of the "Star Wars": how Trump plans to protect the US from space /VIDEO
The White House has released a video in these hours that has captured global attention, in which President Donald Trump emphatically announces the ambitious national defense project "Golden Dome". The... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: FAA cuts flights at Newark to combat massive delays
Ongoing works, staff shortages, and technical problems push the authority to reduce traffic
Parallel to the reduction of flights, the authority is implementing a series of targeted measures to improve the reliability and redundancy of the national air traffic control system more
DefenseGermany: Minister Pistorius announces major Defense plan, but this is not the end...
Berlin focuses on Sting Ray torpedoes for the new P-8 Poseidon aircraft and on the new Deep Precision Strike missile
In addition to the robust Bundeswehr enhancement plan, Berlin and London have formalized a strategic cooperation that includes the joint acquisition of British torpedoes to arm their respective maritime patrol vessels, as well as the joint development of a new long-range missile more
Civil aviationPolish customs seize Boeing aircraft tires at the Belarus border
The large-scale operation involving 5 tons carried out for suspected violation of EU sanctions: was the cargo destined for Russia?
A large quantity of special tires for Boeing civil aircraft was recently intercepted by Polish customs officials at the Koroszczyn border crossing with Belarus. The operation, conducted by the National... more
DefenseUS green light to supply advanced Air-to-Air missiles to Ankara
Approved sale of AIM-120C-8 Amraam and AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II: potential value, $ 304 million
The US Department of State has approved a significant military sale to Turkey, a strategic NATO ally, including advanced AIM-120C-8 Amraam and AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles, along with... more
AirlinesUAE: maxi-investment of over $1 billion for Astana airport
Kazakh airport ready to become a strategic hub between East and West
The agreement comes as Vietjet-Qazaq Air announced its joint-venture to launch Vietjet Qazaqstan, a new carrier that will operate a fleet of at least 20 Boeing 737 Max aircraft more
AerospaceTrump lands in Saudi Arabia (2): Riyadh will invest 600 billion dollars
Agreements are pouring in on AI, energy, defense, space, airplanes, airports, technology, healthcare and much more
The largest defense sales deal in history, worth nearly $142 billion, has been signed, providing Riyadh with cutting-edge warfare equipment and services more
Military aviationPresidential tour in the Middle East begins: Trump lands in Saudi Arabia
First stop of a journey that will touch Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar and UAE/ 2 VIDEOS
At the center of the talks, regional security, economic cooperation and probably the thorny issue of the VIP plane donated by Qatar more
Civil aviationDuties: China loosens grip on Boeing: ban on imports of its planes lifted?
Persistent rumors give the informal approval for deliveries after the trade truce with the US as certain
Sources close to the Beijing government have reported it, but official confirmation is awaited. To date, at least three Boeing aircraft on delivery have been sent back to the USA more
DefenseUS approves sale of Chinook helicopters to UAE for $1.32 billion
Approval for six units plus equipment and logistical support; now awaiting "yes" from Congress
A separate $130 million transaction for maintenance and support of the UAE's F-16 fighter jets was also approved. The announcements come as Trump prepares for a tour of planned visits to the Middle East more
AirlinesNewark Airport still in chaos: delays and cancellations Persist
Serious disruptions to departures and arrivals due to technical problems at air traffic control
The Federal Aviation Administration reports impacts until 9:00 pm local time today more
AirlinesIndia-Pakistan tensions: ceasefire eases airspace restrictions
Despite the easing of tensions, specific flight bans remain in place
Following a ceasefire agreed on Saturday, May 10, 2025, Pakistan has announced the immediate reopening of its airspace to all types of flights. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) officially announced... more
DefenseF-35 aircraft: Belgium entrusts Italy with final assembly of its fighters
Agreement between Brussels and Lockheed Martin. Cameri Faco chosen to complete the remaining airplanes
Significant turning point in Belgium's F-35 acquisition program. An agreement between the Brussels government and the US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin establishes that the final assembly phase of the... more
AirlinesAlexander D'Orsogna new general director of Italian ENAC
New leadership for the National Civil Aviation Authority in the name of innovation and safety
By Decree of the Italian President of the Council of Ministers of 28 April 2025, Alexander D'Orsogna was appointed Director General of the National Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), as per the following... more
Civil aviationTrade tensions and Boeing plane delivery stop: China openly accuses US tariffs
Beijing: they are destabilizing the global air market, damaging the companies and the US manufacturer itself
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has just released a harsh statement in which it directly attributes the recent block on deliveries of Boeing aircraft destined for China to the duties imposed by the United... more
Civil aviationChina certifies Avic AG-600 "Kunlong" amphibian aircraft, world's largest
Green light given for mass production of the new pillar of China's industrial ambition - VIDEO
While there is no official confirmation of the news that China has refused to physically deliver two Boeing aircraft, one of which, a -737 Max destined for Xiamen Airlines, both of which were forced to... more
AirlinesUS-China trade war: Boeing brings two planes destined for China back to Seattle
Beijing stops deliveries as announced
By now, we know, there is a trade war between the United States and China, which has a heavy impact on the air transport sector. On the other hand, Beijing had announced it (see AVIONEWS): the new duties... more
Finance and economyTrade, the Asian front is consolidating: Xi Jimping is in Malaysia since yesterday
Chinese President strengthens axis with Kuala Lumpur: strategic agreements and challenge to US tariffs
After Vietnam, the visit will also strengthen the partnership with Malaysia in key sectors: industry (aerospace), Defense (military cooperation and technology exchange), trade. Tomorrow he will go to Cambodia more
Civil aviationBipartisan US Congressional pressure on FAA to clear Notam system blackouts
Six call for answers on recent disruptions and system upgrades crucial to air safety
A group of six influential members of the United States Congress are pushing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to urgently provide comprehensive details about recent and troubling disruptions to... more
AirlinesMoscow urges Washington: "Revoke sanctions on Aeroflot to restore direct flights"
Lavrov from Almaty reveals: the request made over a month ago and reiterated recently
The Russian Federation has formally requested the United States of America to reconsider the restrictions imposed on Aeroflot, the Russian national carrier. This was announced by Russian Foreign Minister... more
AirportsItalian Enav global expansion: new opportunities in foreign markets
Growth strategies and developments in international markets for air traffic control
During the Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Company) roadshow held in London, Pasqualino Monti, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), outlined an international expansion strategy that seems closely linked to diplomatic... more
AirportsUK Government gives green light to London-Luton Airport expansion
Capacity nearly doubled to 32 million passengers
The UK Government has given the final green light to an ambitious expansion project at London-Luton Airport. The decision, announced in a press release yesterday, grants development permission to increase... more
DefenseLow-cost, next-generation weapons systems: London and Canberra enter into joint-venture
Governments announce partnership between Dstl and Dst Group for advanced, modular weapons
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and Australia’s Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group announced today an unprecedented collaboration to develop next-generation subsystems for... more