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AirlinesDHL launches Xcelerate, premium fast-track service from Airport to Airport
Privileged service for faster shipments and short notice
DHL Aviation, the dedicated division of DHL Express, has launched Xcelerate, a premium fast-track cargo service from airport to airport, designed to offer customers priority shipments and a superior quality... more
DefenseFrom cars to UAVs: is Renault moving towards military drone production in Ukraine?
Probable unprecedented partnership between the French giant and Paris to develop remotely piloted aircraft
Paris and Kyiv are preparing for an unprecedented collaboration in the defense sector, while the French automotive manufacturer Renault is preparing to enter the military drone production segment directly... 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
AirlinesAmerican Airlines plane redirected to Rome: Boeing 787-9 too large for Naples
Programming error forces passengers to transfer to a bus and causes hours of delay upon arrival
The air company does not officially comment on the incident... more
AirlinesEU Transport Council (2): new rules yes, but do they really protect those travelling by plane?
Delays: minimum threshold for requesting refunds increases from 3 to 4 hours - ATTACHMENT
Yesterday, the EU Transport Council meeting in Luxembourg adopted a regulatory text declaring its intention to define "clearer and better rules for air passengers" in the European Union. The new measures... more
AirlinesNew EU Council rules for air transport
The news concerns assistance and refunds for flight cancellations and delays
We report the press release of the Transport Council of the European Union regarding air transport."Council sets position on clearer and improved rules for air passengersMinisters for transport today reached... more
AirlinesProductive challenge for Sustainable fuels in the global aeronautical sector
Growth in demand drives innovation
According to the annual Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook report by SkyNRG, the global market for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will face a significant discrepancy between supply and demand in... more
AerospaceTokyo. Lunar dream shattered for Ispace: the Resilience lander crashes on the Moon
Japanese start-up fails second attempt at Moon landing; communications with the vehicle interrupted
The lunar dream of the Japanese startup ispace clashes once again with reality: the Resilience lander, part of the 2 SMBC x Hakuto-R Venture Moon mission, has presumably experienced a "hard landing" on... more
AerospaceThe meteorological and climate satellite MetOp-SG travels towards the Kourou launch pad
Built by Airbus for Eumetsat, it is expected to be launched in August 2025 on an Ariane 6 rocket
Ready for launch: the first of the MetOp-SG meteorological and climate satellites built by Airbus left the clean rooms in Toulouse a few days ago and is now en route to the spaceport of Kourou, French... more
AirlinesDirect flight Venice/Dallas-Fort Worth took off today
Seasonal routes operated on American Airlines B-777/200 and B-787/8 aircraft
American Airlines (AA) and Gruppo Save announce the launch of daily connections between Venice "Marco Polo" International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the carrier's largest hub.The... 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
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo strengthens its position in Europe through a strategic partnership with ITA Airways
New global connections and advanced logistical solutions for the industry at the heart of the Munich Fair
News and Strategies Presented at the "Transport Logistic 2025" Event Scheduled from June 2 to 5 more
AirlinesPisa-Katowice the new Wizz Air air connection
The Pisa's airline network expands, after Tirana, Bucharest-Otopeni, and Warsaw
Flights connecting the city of the "Leaning Tower" to the capital of Silesia are already operational, three times a week. The new route fits into Wizz Air's growth strategy aimed at strengthening connections... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines will serve Rome with direct flights from Seattle
The B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft thus celebrates its new global gateway in the "Emerald City"
Alaska Airlines celebrates its new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome to its list of destinations. For the first time in history, the "Emerald City" and the "Eternal City" will be connected by a... more
AirportsHe was smuggling venomous snakes: arrested at Mumbai airport, India
Hidden in the checked luggage: 44 Indonesian crotals and several vipers
The customs authorities at Mumbai's "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj" International Airport have announced the arrest of a passenger arriving from Thailand found in possession of dozens of venomous snakes... more
AirlinesIndia flies towards the future. Modi: aviation engine of growth
Reiterated ambitions in the sector. Infrastructure investments and the purchase of 2,000 new aircraft are planned
The statement of the Prime Minister at the 81st Annual General Assembly of the International Air Transport Association, concluding today in New Delhi more
AirlinesIATA (6): growing profits and critical challenges between SAF and aeronautical supplies
Between "headwinds" and sustainability costs, CEO Walsh outlines a complex picture of the aviation sector /VIDEO
The air transport industry, while demonstrating remarkable resilience, is facing "headwinds" that have led the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to downgrade its traffic and profit forecasts... more
AirlinesIATA (5): location set for the 2026 Annual General Meeting, the 82nd
It will be held in June in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted by Latam Airlines Group
The International Air Transport Association (IATA, an association representing approximately 350 carriers worldwide, covering over 80% of global air traffic), has announced that its 82nd Annual General... more
AirlinesAGM IATA (4): GOL and TAP carriers adopt IATA FuelIS
Advanced analysis solution designed to ensure long-term fuel savings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Gol and Tap Air Portugal have become the first carriers to use IATA FuelIS, an advanced analytics solution designed to help airlines... 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
CargoAirbus celebrates the completion of the wings of the first A-350F airplane at Broughton
Designated for two test aircraft; flight tests scheduled between 2026 and 2027
Airbus announced today a significant milestone in the development of its innovative A-350 Freighter (A-350F) cargo airplane. At the Broughton facility in the United Kingdom, production of the first set... more
DefenseSpain receives two NH-90 MSPT tactical transport helicopters
The first units of seven navalized ones, acquired as part of the 2nd batch of the Spanish NH-90 program
Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first two NH-90 tactical transport helicopters (MSPT, Multi-Role Support Transport) to the Spanish Navy, coming from its facility in Albacete, Spain. These... more
AirlinesA flourishing moment for Asia-Pacific carriers
Despite economic difficulties, passenger and cargo demand grows in April 2025
Despite economic headwinds and ongoing trade frictions, preliminary data on April 2025 air traffic, released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), reveal steady growth in both the international... more
AirlinesIATA: date set for the 81st General Assembly and World Air Transport Summit
In New Delhi, the key players of the global aviation sector will gather from June 1 to 3, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that global aviation industry leaders will gather for the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in... more
AirlinesVenice-Larnaca (Cyprus) is the new air connection of Cyprus Airways
Direct seasonal flights operational from today until next October 24
Cyprus Airways announces a new seasonal air connection between Venice "Marco Polo" and Larnaca, on the island of Cyprus, operating from today until October 24, 2025. With departures every Monday and Friday,... 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
AerospaceSodern presents Astradia, a star tracker for the navigation of civil and military aerial vehicles
It promises precision and safety even in hostile environments or in the absence of satellite signals
Sodern, a precision technology company and subsidiary of ArianeGroup, announced yesterday the commercial launch of Astradia, an innovative daytime star-tracking system that, combined with an Inertial Navigation... more
AirportsGreece, taxi strike for 48 hours
Uber's presence at Athens airport has also been contested
Since 6:00 this morning in Greece a taxi drivers' strike has been underway against airport policies deemed inappropriate for their category. The strike has been called for 48 hours, and will end at 6:00... more
AirportsStrikes in Italy, May 28: taxi service and airport handling stopped
EasyJet flight crew also on strike today
The unions have called two Italian strikes for today: on one side the protesters are the workers of the civil aviation sector, on the other the taxi drivers. The labor unions involved are Usb (Basic Union)... 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
DefenseRAF Typhoon fighters intercept Russian spy plane over the Baltic Sea
An Ilyushin Il-20M detected near NATO airspace triggers British and Danish quick response
Two Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon FGR4 fighters, deployed from their advanced operating base in northern Poland, were scrambled last Saturday to intercept a Russian aircraft transiting near NATO airspace.... 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
AirlinesAir Arabia airline tickets purchasable with stablecoin cryptocurrency
Partnership with Mbank marks the entry of AE Coin into the Middle Eastern aviation sector
Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, and Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the first fully integrated digital bank in the United Arab Emirates, have announced a... more
AirlinesParis-Roissy Airport: Air France redesigns the SkyPriority check-in area at T2E
Completely redesigned area offers greater comfort and simplified service
SkyPriority is a service that offers Air France customers access to priority ground services and a privileged experience at every stage of their airport journey. Reserved for Flying Blue members with Silver... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo adopts solutions to quickly process booking requests
AI and robotic process automation enable faster booking of freight shipments
Lufthansa Cargo has started using an internally developed software solution to automatically enter booking requests received via e-mail into the airline’s booking system. This is made possible by the u... more
AirportsOslo. Positive 1Q 2025 for the Avinor Group
Profits Increase in tandem with air traffic at 43 Norwegian airports
Avinor Group, a State-owned company managing most of the civil airports in Norway, reported improved earnings in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024. Adjustments to airport... more
AirlinesAircraft & security. Southwest Airlines limits the use of power banks on board
Due to fire risk, charging in bags and overhead compartments is prohibited
Southwest Airlines has announced a new safety policy that will impose significant restrictions on the use of portable chargers (power banks) aboard its aircraft. Starting next Wednesday, May 28, passengers... 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
AirportsParis Airports: taxi drivers paralyze Orly and Roissy in protest against Tariffs and VTC services
"Static blockages" in the morning caused disruptions for travellers
The protest, which has been ongoing for weeks, threatens to escalate ahead of the "Roland Garros" if the government does not intervene on new healthcare tariffs and unfair competition more
AirlinesDanger at altitude: passenger attempts to open the aircraft doors, a B-787/9 Dreamliner
Tokyo-Houston All Nippon Airways flight diverted to Seattle
An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight departing from Tokyo and bound for Houston was forced to make an emergency landing in Seattle on Saturday, May 24th, after a passenger repeatedly attempted to open the... more
AirlinesNorse Atlantic Airways in Italy: regulatory and tax challenges in flight and on the ground
Foreign air company without a formal presence in Italy
Norse Atlantic Airways has been operating regular and direct flights between Rome-Fiumicino and New York-"JFK" with B-787/9 aircraft for over a year, in addition to five weekly frequencies from Rome to... 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
CuriositiesThe "big blunder" on the plane in Hanoi: gesture of complicity or viral storm for Macron?
Images upon arrival in Vietnam of the president and spouse spark gossip; the Élysée downplays.../VIDEO
A brief but intense moment at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, has captured the attention of social media and French news outlets in recent hours, overshadowing, at least for a moment,... 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
AccidentsMi-8 helicopter crashes during training in the Moscow military district
Victims among the crew; technical failure among the most probable causes
A Mil Mi-8 military transport helicopter crashed today in the Oryol region, within the Moscow military district, causing the death of two crewmembers. This was confirmed by the press office of the Moscow... more
DefenseAircraft. Tokyo aims for a new military trainer, and previews the T-X concept
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Leonardo in the race for the T-4 successor?
Japan looks to the future for its military trainer fleet, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) positioning itself as a key player in the development of a next-generation aircraft. The goal is not only... more