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HelicoptersPilot struck by heart attack in flight: brings helicopter and passengers to ground and then dies
At the controls of an R-44, an emergency landing was carried out on the Krasheninnikov volcano in Kamchatka
A tragic incident occurred today in the Kamchatka region, in the Russian Far East, where the pilot of a Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter died shortly after landing on Mount Krasheninnikov. The aircraft... more
AirlinesSyria, a large-scale investment of 4 billion dollars for Damascus airport
The agreement includes a financing of 250 million for 10 Airbus A-320 aircraft destined for Syrian Airlines
An international consortium led by Qatar's UCC Holding has secured the redevelopment and expansion of the airport, a project aimed at revitalizing the economy and global connectivity. 90,000 jobs are expected to be created more
AerospaceReturn to Earth for Crew-10: NASA live coverage scheduled for undocking and splashdown
Historic milestone for the Commercial Crew program: splashdown will take place off the coast of California
NASA (the American space agency) and SpaceX are preparing to broadcast live the return to Earth of the Crew-10 mission, which will mark the first splashdown of a Commercial Crew program crew off the coast... more
DefenseThe Pentagon gives the green light to the modernization of Australian electronic warfare aircraft
A €404 million package to upgrade the MC-55A Peregrine fleet that Australia is about to receive
The delivery of the first unit, scheduled by 2025, has been postponed due to complexities in aircraft modification and certification more
DefenseA €125 Million Anti-Drone Laser: EOS secures a major contract from a NATO Country
A 100-kilowatt system is capable of neutralizing up to 20 drone aircraft per minute
The Australian company anticipates further orders and aims to become the leader in Europe in remote weapon stations more
AirlinesSafety: ANA adopts artificial intelligence to predict turbulence
First carrier to implement advanced technology with a prediction accuracy of 86%
The Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced today, August 7, 2025, that it has become the first global airline to adopt an innovative turbulence forecasting service based on artificial intelligence.... more
AccidentsGhana, military helicopter crashes: 8 dead, including two ministers
The Harbin Z-9 of the Air Force was heading to an event against illegal mining /VIDEO
Among the victims are the holders of the ministries of Defense (Edward Omane Boamah) and Environment (Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed). President Mahama declares three days of national mourning more
Civil aviationCommerce: USA accelerates regulations on deliveries with drone aircraft
FAA proposes BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) and Secretary Duffy reveals the details/VIDEO + ATTACHMENT
The US Department of Transportation, with the FAA’s new proposal, aims to standardize BVLOS operations to unlock the commercial potential of the sector and affirm national technological leadership, overcoming the current system of individual waivers more
AerospaceExpected at the end of the year NSE 2025, the fair on the space economy of the future
The seventh edition of the event will take place from December 10 to 12 at the Fiera di Roma
Nse New Space Economy 2025 returns, to be held from December 10 to 12 at the Fiera di Roma. Now in its seventh edition, it is the reference event in the space sector for public bodies and institutions,... more
AirlinesLufthansa withdraws from the race for Air Europa; Turkish Airlines the sole remaining contender
The decision comes after the withdrawals of Air France-Klm and the rejection of the IAG offer
The pool of investors for Air Europa narrows further. Lufthansa has officially announced that it does not intend to continue negotiations for the acquisition of an equity stake in the Spanish carrier.... more
DefenseUAS. Destinus acquires Daedalean to enhance its flight systems with AI
$225 Million Operation. The agreement aims to accelerate the development of autonomous aircraft for civilian and defense markets
Destinus Group BV, headquartered in The Netherlands, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Daedalean, a Zurich-based start-up specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for aviation. The deal,... more
AirlinesNetwork expansion: Wizz Air looks East
Three new strategic connections will link northern and southern Italy with Bulgaria and Romania
Wizz Air today announces a significant expansion of its network in Italy with the launch of three new international routes connecting the north and south of the country with Eastern Europe. Specifically:... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific entrusts Lufthansa Technik with the supply of components for its aircraft
The agreement concerns the management of spare parts and consumable materials for the entire fleet of 100 planes
Cebu Pacific, one of the leading airlines in the Philippines, has signed a new agreement with Lufthansa Technik for the management of the supply of consumables and spare parts (Consumables & Expendables,... more
Civil aviationItalian Farnesina: first technical meeting of tariffs Task Force
With Italian companies and businesses
It remains operational for specific queries and reserves the right to convene further meetings regularly or in response to significant developments more
AirportsLondon Heathrow Airport mayor threatens legal action over expansion
Airport operator Hal has proposed a new £49bn plan that includes the construction of a third runway
IATA also had its say, emphasizing the critical issues of the expansion plan and the trust that should be placed in Hal's management of the airport more
AirportsIata: London Heathrow Airport expansion could bring economic benefits
But "it must not happen at any cost and taking for granted that the current operator is the best"
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released the following statement regarding proposals for the future development of London-Heathrow Airport by Heathrow Airport Limited (Hal) and the... more
IndustryBoeing seeks agreement to avoid strike: new offer to 3,200 defense workers
The vote on the latest proposal will take place on August 3rd at the facility where fighter aircraft are produced
A few days ahead of an imminent strike, Boeing has presented a new contract proposal to the 3,200 workers producing fighter aircraft for the US military at the St. Louis plant. The offer, which represents... more
AirportsSicily takes off: Municipal surcharge removed, minor airports rejoice
Definitive approval from the Senate for the exemption of the boarding rights tax
A breath of fresh air for Trapani, Comiso, and the minor islands, which aim to revive tourism and the island’s accessibility more
Finance and economyTrump: executive order on tariffs signed last night just before deadline
The tariffs will take effect on August 7. The 15% tax for the EU has been confirmed
Before midnight in the United States (around 1 a.m. in Italy), president Donald Trump signed the executive order imposing tariffs on partner countries, thus meeting the August 1st deadline. He then announced... more
Finance and economyTrump: 50% tariffs on copper and Brazilian products
However, copper input materials are excluded. Tariffs are 25% for India and 15% for South Korea.
Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed a measure imposing, starting August 1st, a universal 50% tariff on imports of semi-finished copper products (copper tubes, wire, rods, sheets, and pipes) and copper-intensive... more
AirportsDelta Air Lines plane makes safe landing due to severe turbulence
Of the 275 passengers and 13 crew members, 25 people were injured and taken to hospital
Last night, Delta Air Lines flight DL56 encountered severe turbulence and was forced to make a safe landing at Minneapolis-Saint Paul international airport around 7:45 PM local time. The aircraft, an Airbus... more
AirportsTsunami warning: flights to Hawaii canceled or delayed
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are the most affected air carrier
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded occurred overnight, measuring 8.8 in magnitude, with a depth of 20.7 kilometers and its epicenter on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Russia's Far East, approximately... more
AirportsSAC: all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Catania suspended
Cause of fire erupted near the airport
Sac, the management company of Catania Airport, announces that, due to a fire that broke out in the immediate vicinity of the airport, all flight operations have been temporarily suspended, with the consequent... more
AirlinesDiscover Airlines (Lufthansa) activates air connection from Salento to Germany
Starting next June, the biweekly Brindisi-Frankfurt route will take off
Aeroporti di Puglia announces that Discover Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, will operate a twice-weekly connection between Brindisi and Frankfurt starting from June 2026. This is a seasonal route... more
Finance and economyEU-USA tariffs: Tajani convenes business representatives
Task force established at the Italian Foreign Ministry
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Italian economic system – Italian Trade Agency (ITA), SACE, SIMEST, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), the Permanent Representation of Italy to the EU in Brussels, the Italian Embassy in Washington, and various business associations, including Confindustria, Coldiretti, CONFAPI, Confagricoltura, CNA, Confimi Italia, Federacciai, Farmindustria, Confesercenti, Confartigianato, Confcooperative, Confcommercio, Federlegno, and Federvini more
Civil aviation15% tariffs (2): exempt aircraft and their components, some chemical and agricultural products
However, the taxes affect most sectors, including automotive and semiconductors
According to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's statement on the agreement reached with US President Donald Trump (see AVIONEWS), duties are "stabilized at a 15% tariff rate on the vast... more
AirlinesVietjet escapes global asset freeze
English court rejects FW Aviation's appeal: unpaid aircraft totaling nearly $217 million on the table
The Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet has secured a crucial legal victory in the United Kingdom: a British court has indeed dismissed the request to freeze its worldwide assets, filed by the leasing... more
AirlinesPanic on easyJet flight: passenger stops plane with bomb threat and threats against Trump
Emergency landing in Glasgow for the A-319. Passengers intervene to restrain the man/VIDEO
Moments of terror were experienced yesterday morning, Sunday, July 27, on board EasyJet flight EZY609 departing from London-Luton Airport and bound for Glasgow. A 41-year-old passenger triggered panic... more
DefenseZelensky intensifies the production of national drones and strengthens the air shield with partners
Crucial meetings this week for the defense and financing of UAV production, which already has French support/VIDEO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a series of key meetings this week with partner countries, aimed at boosting drone production on Ukrainian territory and strengthening the country's... more
Finance and economy15% tariffs: the agreement between von der Leyen and Trump
Investments by the EU in the US and the purchase of energy are also expected
After months of negotiations, the United States and the European Union have finally reached a trade agreement: US tariffs on European products will be 15%. The agreement was reached during a meeting between... more
DefenseTension in Caracas: Venezuela denounces attempted US aerial incursion
An American intelligence aircraft is accused of violating national airspace yesterday, election day
An alleged attempt to breach Venezuelan airspace by a United States intelligence aircraft has triggered a strong condemnation from the Caracas authorities. The Minister of Defense, General-in-Chief Vladimir... more
AirportsLamezia Terme (South Italy). Tax evasion on aerotaxi and helitaxi: major fraud on the "luxury tax"
Operation by the Financial Police Uncovers Non-Payments by National and Foreign Air Carriers
A joint operation conducted by the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza, GdF) of Lamezia Terme and the local Aviation Unit uncovered a widespread tax evasion related to the so-called "luxury tax"... more
AirportsEurope’s airports issue stark warning, calling for urgent EU action on testing and certification of aviation security equipment
ACI EUROPE raised serious concerns and denounced structural shortcomings in the current regime
ACI EUROPE welcomed today the long‑awaited and overdue decision by the EU to lift the 100ml restriction to the carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) in cabin bags for all flights departing from E... more
AirportsPortugal: strike at airports. Disruptions expected until September
Airline connections at risk: handling workers protest over wages and conditions
Significant disruptions are expected for travellers transiting through Portuguese airports in the coming weekends. Starting from midnight tomorrow, Saturday, July 26, the first of a series of interruptions... more
AirportsA four-hour strike is scheduled for tomorrow in the Italian air transport sector
The stop from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. What are the guaranteed flights? - ATTACHMENT
Several Italian air transport strikes have been called for tomorrow, Saturday, July 26th. They will last four hours, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.As reported on the ministry of Infrastructure and Transport... more
AirlinesThe Emirates Airbus A-350 airplane lands in Bologna
The first Italian city, and among the top 10 worldwide, to welcome it
Emirates celebrates the arrival of its next-generation A-350 aircraft at Bologna's "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport. The inaugural flight was already held on June 21st with the traditional Water Cannon Salute... more
Civil aviationNews from "Oshkosh 2025": the B23 Energic, an aircraft with a dual personality
Trainer airplane powered by both electric and combustion engines, unveiled by H55 and Bristell
A significant step for clean aviation was taken at the gigantic "Eaa AirVenture Oshkosh 2025" event (July 21-27), where H55 and Bristell unveiled their B23 Energic, a fully electric version of the B23... more
AccidentsAngara Airlines An-24 aircraft crashes in Russia
There were 43 passengers and six crewmembers on board. No survivors. Children were among the victims - VIDEO
This morning, Russia completely lost contact with the An-24 aircraft, registration RA-47315, operated by Siberian carrier Angara Airlines. The airplane, flight 2G-2311, took off at 11:21 local time from... more
AirportsVereinigung Cockpit: Leipzig-Halle is the safest airport in Germany
Monaco loses the top spot; Lübeck bottom of the list due to structural and procedural deficiencies
Pilots demand more reliable GPS systems more
AccidentsMirage 2000 fighter jet aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force crashes
It was an accident. Pilot saved. Investigation opened on electronic failure
The aircraft was not shot down, authorities emphasize. There are no casualties or damage on the ground more
AccidentsBangladesh plane crash (2): students protest against Air Force
Everyone is asking for the air training base to be relocated to a less populated place
Following the plane crash on July 21 in Diabari, in the densely populated Uttara district of Dhaka, Bangladesh (see AVIONEWS), students from "Milestone School and College" protested near the crash site... more
AccidentsBangladesh Airplane Incident: death toll rises to 31; over 170 Injured
Bangladeshi authorities attribute the cause of the tragedy to a technical problem
The airplane accident that occurred yesterday, Monday, July 21 (see AVIONEWS), which shook the "Milestone School and College" — a permanent campus in Diabari, Uttara district, Dhaka — has dramatic con... more
DefenseBrief. Avio signs contracts worth approximately €60 million with Mbda in France
Mainly for propulsion engines and related aerodynamic surfaces for the Aster 30 defense system
News from Italy. Within the framework of the existing master contract with Mbda in France, Avio SpA has signed a production order for the supply of propulsion engines and associated aerodynamic surfaces... more
AccidentsCrash of Chengdu F-7 BGI aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force on student campus
Heavy toll: pilot dead. Currently 18 casualties on the ground, about sixty injured /VIDEO
A tragic airplane accident shook the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, today when a military aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into the campus of the "Milestone School and College", in the Diabari... more
AirlinesUnited States: "America First" policy applied against Mexico for airport traffic
The charges: anti-competitive behavior and violations of the air transport agreement with the US
On Saturday, July 19, US Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced a series of "America First" actions against Mexico, which he believes is engaging in anti-competitive behavior and violating... more
AirlinesPakistan extends closure of airspace to Indian flights until August 23
The measure was imposed after the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan last April
Pakistani aviation authorities announced today a new extension of the overflight ban for all Indian aircraft over their airspace. The restriction, initially imposed in a context of regional tensions, will... more
Civil aviationSkyco Leasing expands its fleet with 6 new H-175 helicopters for the Chinese energy market
Strategic collaboration with Airbus Helicopters strengthened for the development of general aviation in Guangdong
Skyco International Financial Leasing has signed an agreement today with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of an additional six H-175 aircraft intended for off-shore transport. This order adds to the... more
AirlinesGulf Air signs agreement with Boeing for B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Up to 18 units (12 plus options for another 6), to be introduced into its widebody aircraft fleet
Boeing and Gulf Air have announced a deal for the purchase of 12 B-787 Dreamliner aircraft with options for an additional six, as part of the further development of the Bahrain-based carrier’s international n... more
DefenseThe Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 opens today in the UK
Aircraft and helicopters on display and in flight. Leading industries present. Performance by the Italian PAN
Today marked the grand opening of the "Royal International Air Tattoo" ("RIAT") 2025, the largest military aviation event in the world, which throughout the entire weekend, until Sunday, will transform... more
AccidentsBase jumper Felix Baumgartner loses his life
He was reportedly taken ill while flying a motorized paraglider - VIDEO
Austrian base jumper and parachutist Felix Baumgartner, 56, lost his life yesterday in an accident around 4 pm. He was vacationing with his wife in Porto Sant'Elpidio (Fermo) and was flying a motorized... more