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DefenseIraq receives first pair of Airbus H-225M Caracal multi-role helicopters
Part of an order for 12 units, intended to strengthen the capabilities of the Iraqi Army's aviation
Iraq has taken delivery of the first pair of Airbus Helicopters H-225M Caracal helicopters, part of an order for a total of twelve units (see AVIONEWS). The delivery took place today 30 April 2025 at the... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines speeds past tariffs: old strategy to dodge new A-350 tax
Import tariffs circumvented by turning a delivery flight into a commercial one
Delta Air Lines appears to be reintroducing a tried-and-true strategy to avoid costly import duties on European-made Airbus aircraft. The airline reportedly plans to receive a new A-350/900, subject to... more
AirportsTrieste Airport, 2024 financial statements approved by shareholders' meeting
The board of directors and president Antonio Marano were also confirmed
Trieste Airport is experiencing an important period of growth, strengthening its strategic role in the North-East of Italy. This was also confirmed by the 2024 financial statements, approved on 29 April... more
AirlinesCMA CGM finalizes acquisition of Air Belgium cargo operations
124 jobs out of 401 saved, including 72 pilots; brand preserved
The French maritime logistics giant expands its air division by taking over the cargo operations of the Belgian carrier that was officially declared bankrupt today by the Walloon Brabant Commercial Court more
Civil aviationSweden. Heart Aerospace moves "Planes and Luggage" to California: Trump effect?
Developer of 30-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner closes Swedish operations
Swedish hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace announced today that it is moving its headquarters from Gothenburg, Sweden, to Los Angeles, California. The move is a strategic move -and,... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines and Pegasus give up slots at Tel Aviv Airport
After the suspension of flights in 2023, today the farewell is definitive. Yesterday it was Virgin Atlantic that left
Turkish airport sources confirm the decision of Turkish Airlines and low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines not to resume flights to Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion Airport", permanently renouncing the slots (the time... 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
AccidentsUS Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft slips into sea from Nimitz-Class carrier deck
The towing vehicle was also lost. It happened on the "USS Harry S. Truman" sailing in the Red Sea
The accident occurred during fighter handling operations. One crewmember suffered minor injuries. An investigation has been launched more
Civil aviationMonte Rosa: Ski mountaineers almost hit by Piper Pa18 plane
What seemed like a prank to everyone almost turned into a tragedy - VIDEO
It is a Piper Pa18 Super Cub the plane that almost caused a tragedy on Saturday 26 April at 11:52 in Colle Sesia climbing to Capanna Margherita, at 4,230 meters above sea level on the Swiss side of Monte... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines and Vietcombank sign MoU for purchase of 50 new aircraft
Strategic investment will modernize fleet and expand routes of Vietnamese carrier
The official signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the national carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietcombank, one of the major banking institutions in Vietnam, was held yesterday,... more
DefenseSwedish fighter jets escort Russian reconnaissance aircraft over Baltic Sea
The airplane was the Il-20 Coot-A reconnaissance model
On Thursday, April 24, two Swedish fighters under NATO command escorted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft that was flying over the Baltic Sea and was approaching Polish airspace. A post on "X" reported... more
AirportsNo-fly zones and road closures in Rome and the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral
200,000 people and 170 official delegations expected to arrive - 2 VIDEOS
There will be approximately 200 thousand people and 170 official delegations who will reach Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled for April 26 at 10:00am. Another 250 thousand people will then... more
AirlinesPilot fell ill while landing yesterday in Bergamo on Ryanair plane
Traffic interrupted and 10 flights diverted. This morning the runway reopened and the situation returned to normal
A temporary interruption of air traffic affected the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport yesterday evening, Tuesday 22 April, due to the captain of a Ryanair flight from Dublin feeling ill during the landing... more
AirlinesAir India targets Boeing planes rejected by Beijing
The opportunity born from the US-China trade war is tempting, and Malaysians like it too
The Indian airline is considering purchasing more Boeing 737 Max aircraft originally intended for Chinese carriers, taking advantage of the fallout from cross-tariffs between Washington and Beijing 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
Civil aviationBelize. US veteran hijacks Cessna plane, injures three
Killed by another passenger upon landing; he wanted to divert his flight to the United States
A tragic event shook Belize yesterday, Thursday, April 17, 2025, when a US citizen identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, hijacked a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX registration V3-HIG of the local airline Tropic... more
AirlinesBelgium, Easter chaos at Charleroi airport: Ryanair calls for military intervention
Low-cost airline appeals to Wallonia Government to "avoid collapse"
Thousands of passengers stranded and flight connections at risk in the midst of the holidays due to "serious shortage of security personnel" more
Civil aviationAircraft. US-Europe trade tensions: Airbus assesses impact on future plans
Confirmed CEO Guillaume Faury admits uncertainty, but production remains unchanged for now
Concerns remain over tariffs and the impact on demand and the supply chain. Statements made yesterday at the Airbus Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam 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
AirportsACI: Atlanta Airport the busiest in 2024
But it competes with the international one in Dubai, which came second in the ranking - ATTACHMENTS
"Hartsfield-Jackson" Atlanta International Airport, in the United States, confirmed its first place in the ranking of the busiest airports in the world in 2024. In second place is Dubai International Airport,... more
Civil aviationIraq in the grip of a sandstorm: airports paralyzed, flights suspended
Hundreds hospitalized for respiratory problems; air traffic at Najaf and Basra airports at a standstill
The sandstorm is expected to gradually ease throughout today, on Tuesday, April 15 more
Civil aviationBeijing reshapes its skies: stops new Boeing plane deliveries
Between duties and uncertainties, China turns towards Airbus and finances the rise of Comac
Thanks to President Xi Jinping's visit to Hanoi, Vietnam (and Vietjet) is also looking to the Chinese manufacturer for the construction of logistics centers on the territory more
AccidentsBell 206 helicopter crashed in Hudson: NTSB updates on investigation status
It had no flight recorders and none of the avionics systems recorded any useful information -VIDEO
NTSB, National Transportation Safety Board, the independent investigative agency of the American government, has updated on the status of the investigations relating to the tragic accident that occurred... 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
AccidentsNew York, Bell 206 helicopter crashes into Hudson River: a family destroyed
Six victims in the latest of a series of accidents that have plagued US civil aviation for months - VIDEO-GALLERY
Yesterday afternoon, Thursday April 10, at 3:15 pm local time, a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City, New York. It was a Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger IV, registration N216MH, of Meridian... more
Civil aviationAircraft & news: "tastes" of the "Aero 2025" show in Friedrichshafen
New projects and services presented at the German fair (9-12 April)
At the general aviation fair "Aero 2025", held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from 9 to 12 April (see AVIONEWS), the exhibitors, 756 active in the sector from 38 countries, presented their aircraft and their... more
AirlinesVietjet signs deal with AV AirFinance (KKR), eyes additional 737 Max aircraft
New $300M financing to expand fleet; talks with Boeing despite missed deliveries
Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet announced today April 10 the signing of a financing agreement worth 300 million dollars with AV AirFinance, a partner of the investment fund Kkr. The agreement is aimed... more
AirlinesSmoke in cabin forces PAL plane en route to Manila-Los Angeles to divert to Tokyo
Investigations underway. Manila Government also seeks clarification on alleged failure to assist passengers
A B-777/300ER aircraft, registration RP-C7782, of Philippine Airlines (PAL), operating flight PR 102 from Manila to Los Angeles with 369 people on board, had to make an emergency landing at Tokyo-Haneda... more
Airlines"Handelsblatt": Fiumicino Airport "Great Hope" for Lufthansa's global expansion
German business daily praises progress at Rome airport despite capacity limitations
Rome-Fiumicino Airport has become a crucial element in the growth strategy of the Lufthansa Group following the acquisition of ITA Airways. This is highlighted in an article published today (9 April 2025,... more
DefenseNew video of alleged Chinese "J-36" fighter plane rekindles debate among military analysts
Is this the sixth-generation tri-motor stealth CAC spotted flying over a highway? - VIDEO
A new video circulating on-line since April 7 has reignited debate among international military analysts about the sixth-generation fighter aircraft allegedly under development by China, designated the... more
DefenseYemen: Houthis denounce US airstrikes near Hodeida: eight casualties reported
The airport was also targeted by the bombings. America neither confirms nor denies
The Iran-backed Houthi movement active in Yemen has announced that alleged US air strikes hit the area around the Yemeni port city of Hodeida, located on the Red Sea, yesterday evening. According to what... more
Civil aviation"Aero 2025": the aviation show returns to Friedrichshafen
756 exhibiting companies from 38 countries are present
"Aero Friedrichshafen" is back in 2025. From 9 to 12 April, the Friedrichshafen exhibition centre in Germany hosts the new edition of one of the main international trade fairs dedicated to general aviation,... more
AirlinesItalian Unions: easyJet flight attendants on 4-hour strike today
"First cabin crew unrest since pandemic"
“Today, on Wednesday 9 April, easyJet flight attendants are striking for 4 hours, from 10:30am to 2:30pm”. This was reported in a note by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti, underlining that “this is th... more
Civil aviationSSJ-100 aircraft: successful test with PD-8 engines at cruising speed and altitude
Crucial for Russian civil aviation autonomy and a step towards Aviadvigatel engine certification - VIDEO
Russia: an important step forward towards the autonomy of Russian civil aviation, for the certification program of the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine and towards independence from foreign suppliers has been... more
DefenseRussia tests "Fortuna-T" drone aircraft: a new weapon against Ukrainian USV
A "Hunter" to counter the threat of Unmanned Surface Vehicles - VIDEO
Russia is set to test an innovative hover drone this month designed specifically to counter Ukrainian Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), a senior engineer at the Center for Unmanned Systems Expertise told... 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
AccidentsJapan, heli-ambulance crashes into sea
Six people on board the EC-135T2+ helicopter: three victims
Yesterday, April 6, the EC-135T2+ ambulance helicopter, registration JA555H, operated by Sgc Saga Aviation, crashed into the sea in Japan. It took off from the coast of Tsushima, in Nagasaki prefecture,... 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
Civil aviationUK bets on drones and flying taxis, investing over £20m
Focus on adoption of advanced aviation technologies: aim, improve public services; less emissions
The government expects air taxis to become a reality as early as 2028, thanks to a simplified regulatory path more
DefenseUSA: green light for sale of F-16 aircraft, strengthens Manila's defense; China warns...
USD 5.5bn deal (20 fighters) escalates tensions in West Philippine Sea
The United States approved today the sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, in a deal valued at USD 5.58 billion. The decision, announced by the US State Department, is aimed at strengthening... more
DefenseTensions in the Taiwan Strait: Beijing intensifies military maneuvers, balances in the balance
With 21 warships and 27 aircraft, it increases pressure on Taipei - 2 VIDEOS
International concern grows. Taipei denounces "provocative actions", while Beijing declares "joint exercises of April 1-2, 2025" concluded more
DefenseItaly and Japan: open dialogues for the maritime surveillance in the Mediterranean
After the GCAP, it’s possible an exchange operation of Italian M-346 aircraft with Japanese Kawasaki P-1 airplanes in Rome
Italy, for strengthen its capabilities to counter the submarine threat in the Mediterranean Sea, are seriously thinking the acquisition of the maritime patrol aircraft Kawasaki P-1 made in Japan. An eventuality... more
AerospaceStarlink launch scheduled for today, April 1st: new constellation in orbit
It will provide broadband internet connectivity globally
After successfully launching the "Fram2" mission into a polar orbit last night local time (see AVIONEWS), SpaceX is preparing for the launch of a new group of Starlink satellites, scheduled for today,... more
AerospaceSpaceX: "Fram2" mission in polar orbit
It's the first human spaceflight to fly over the Earth's poles - VIDEO
Ambitious program of 22 experiments on human capabilities for long-duration space exploration more
DefenseSweden and Netherlands step up military support for Ukraine
From Stockholm, aid for $1.6 billion and focus on air defense; from The Hague, $541 million and focus on drone aircraft
Sweden announced today a massive military aid package for Ukraine, allocating SEK 16 billion (about $1.6 billion). The decision, which is the largest Swedish contribution since the start of the conflict,... more
Civil aviationNew FAA rules for private aircraft: online tracking stopped
For privacy and security reasons, public access to flight data is limited
Privacy and Security: FAA restricts public access to flight data more
AerospaceSpectrum (Isar Aerospace) first orbital launch: failure or success?
An anomaly after takeoff caused it to lose control, crash and explode in the sea/VIDEO
The first orbital launch of the Spectrum rocket, developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, ended yesterday with an explosion in the sea just seconds after liftoff from Andøya, Norway. The event has... more
DefenseSpy alert in the skies of Lake Maggiore
Repeated overflights of a drone aircraft, probably Russian, over the EU research centre in Ispra
A drone aircraft of suspected Russian manufacture repeatedly flew over the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, on Lake Maggiore, causing concern and alarm among security authorities.... more